Results of Operations

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) August 23, 2004 BRIDGFORD FOODS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) California 000-02396 95-1778176 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.) 1308 N. Patt Street, Anaheim, CA 92801 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (714) 526-5533 Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below): ¨ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) ¨ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) ¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) ¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) Item 2.02- Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On August 20, 2004, Bridgford Foods Corporation issued a press release to report its financial results for the third quarter (12 and 36 weeks) ended July 9, 2004. The release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto. Item 9.01 - Financial Statements and Exhibits (c) Exhibits. Exhibit Number Description 99.1 Press Release dated August 23, 2004. Signatures Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. BRIDGFORD FOODS CORPORATION August 24, 2004 By: /s/ Raymond F. Lancy Raymond F. Lancy Principal Financial Officer EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit Number Description 99.1 Press Release dated August 23, 2004.