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): October 2, 2018

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Item 5.02. Appointment of Certain Officers.

On September 27, 2018, the board of directors of Generation Next Franchise Brands, Inc. (the “Company”) appointed Nick Yates as Chief Executive Officer of the Company to succeed Art Budman, the then current CEO of the Company. Mr. Budman will continue as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer. The Company made the decision to make adjustments in titles in order to align titles more closely with roles and activities in the Company.

Mr. Yates has been Chairman of the Company since July 2013, focusing on developing company-owned businesses, international franchising, company financings, and investor relations. Mr. Yates has been instrumental in driving all aspects of the Company as the creative force behind the Company injecting energy, vision, and direction at all levels. Mr. Yates identified Robofusion, the original inventor of the Robotic Vending Kiosk now operated by Reis & Irvy’s, he secured the Company’s exclusive manufacturing partner Flex Limited, created entirely our international license program, and negotiated the exclusive agreement with Compass Group USA to secure locations.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.