ITEM 8.01. OTHER EVENTS.

On May 30, 2012, Carrols Restaurant Group, Inc. issued a press release announcing that it has closed the offering of $150 million of 11.25% Senior Secured Second Lien Notes due 2018. The entire text of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference herein.

On May 30, 2012, Carrols Restaurant Group, Inc. issued a press release announcing that it has closed its acquisition of 278 Burger King restaurants from Burger King Corporation. The entire text of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.2 and is incorporated by reference herein.

ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.

(d) Exhibits

99.1 Carrols Restaurant Group, Inc. Press Release, dated May 30, 2012.

99.2 Carrols Restaurant Group, Inc. Press Release, dated May 30, 2012.

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