8-K

        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):
    February 22, 2000 (February 7, 2000)


        HUDSON'S GRILL OF AMERICA, INC.
        (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its Charter)


        California
        (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)


        0-13642
        (Commission or File Number)


        95-3477313
        (IRS Employer Identification Number)


        16970 Dallas Parkway, Suite 402, Dallas, Texas 75248
        (Address of Principal Executive Offices)


        Registrant's telephone number, including area code:
        (972) 931-9237


        

        Item 5.  Other Events.

        Hudson's Grill of America, Inc. (the "Company"), a
    California corporation based in Dallas, Texas, announced
    that on February 7, 2000, its subsidiary, Hudson's Grill
    International, Inc., had signed an Area Development
    Agreement with Acceleration, LLC, a Wisconsin limited
    liability company.  The agreement grants Acceleration the
    exclusive right to develop Hudson Grill restaurants in parts
    of northern Wisconsin.  William W. Hall is the authorized
    agent for the developer; he has had many years of experience
    in the restaurant industry, and has been a franchisee of
    Burger King restaurants.  Under the agreement, Acceleration
    is to build three restaurants in the next four years, with
    the first unit to be built within 18 months.  The first unit
    is scheduled for Wausau, Wisconsin.

        Item 7.  Exhibits.

             1. Press Release dated February 22, 2000, regarding
    the signing of an area development agreement.

        

        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.

        Date: February 22, 2000

                                   HUDSON'S GRILL OF AMERICA,
    INC.                                     Registrant



                                          s/s Robert W. Fischer
                                          Robert W. Fischer

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EX-99

    Hudson's Grill of America, Inc.           For Immediate Release
    16970 Dallas Parkway                      Contact: Robert Fischer
    Suite # 402                               Telephone: 214-361-7301
    Dallas, Texas 75248-1928                  e-mail: getinfo@hudsonsgrill.com

             Hudson's Grill Subsidiary Signs Area Development
                     Agreement for Northern Wisconsin

    Tuesday, February 22, 2000

    Dallas, TX -- Hudson's Grill of America, Inc., based in
    Dallas, Texas, announced today that on February 7, 2000, its
    subsidiary, Hudson's Grill International, Inc., had signed
    an Area Development Agreement with Acceleration, LLC, a
    Wisconsin limited liability company.  The agreement grants
    Acceleration the exclusive right to develop Hudson Grill
    restaurants in parts of northern Wisconsin.  William W. Hall
    is the authorized agent for the developer; he has had many
    years of experience in the restaurant industry, and has been
    a franchisee of Burger King restaurants.  Under the
    agreement, Acceleration is to build three restaurants in the
    next four years, with the first unit to be built within 18
    months.  The first unit is scheduled for Wausau, Wisconsin.

    "Hudson's is excited to have Bill Hall come on board," said
    Hudson's Grill International's interim President, Dave
    Osborn.  "We look forward to many years of working with Bill
    and having the wisdom he brings to our network from his vast
    experience with running restaurants."

        Hudson's Grill of America is publicly traded over the
    counter on the bulletin board under the NASD symbol HDSG.

        "Safe Harbor" Statement under the Private Securities
    Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

        The statements contained in this press release that are
    not purely historical are forward-looking statements within
    the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of
    1934, as amended, including statements regarding the
    Company's expectations, beliefs, hopes, intentions or
    strategies regarding the future. All forward-looking
    statements included in this press release are based upon
    information available to the Company as
    of the date hereof and the Company assumes no obligation to
    update any such forward-looking statement. Actual results
    could differ materially from the Company's current
    expectations. Factors that could cause or contribute to such
    differences include but are not limited to: our dependence
    on key personnel; our ability to attract, train and retain
    qualified personnel; the highly competitive market in which
    we operate; our ability to manage growth; our ability to
    meet client expectations; the development and sustainability
    of a market for our type of restaurants; and our ability to
    keep pace with changes in the restaurant industry. This list
    should not be considered inclusive of all risk factors. In
    evaluating this information, you should specifically review
    and consider the risks outlined in our latest final
    prospectus and other filings with the Securities and
    Exchange Commission.