BJ’s Restaurants, Inc. Announces Appointment of Chief Financial Officer
BJ’s Restaurants (NASDAQ: BJRI) announced that Todd Wilson will join as Chief Financial Officer, effective December 15, 2025.
Mr. Wilson most recently served as CFO of Red Robin since November 2022 where he helped improve restaurant-level margins and investor communications. He was CFO of Hopdoddy from 2018–2022, where he drove operating margin expansion, doubled unit count through organic growth and acquisition, and completed two debt refinancings. He held finance leadership roles at Jamba Juice and Bloomin’ Brands and holds an MBA from the University of South Florida and a bachelor’s from the University of Florida.
The CEO said Wilson’s restaurant finance experience and investor relations background will support BJ’s strategic initiatives and financial foundation.
BJ’s Restaurants (NASDAQ: BJRI) ha annunciato che Todd Wilson entrerà a far parte come Chief Financial Officer, con effetto dal 15 dicembre 2025.
Il signor Wilson è stato recentemente CFO di Red Robin dallo scorso novembre 2022, dove ha contribuito a migliorare i margini a livello di ristorante e la comunicazione verso gli investitori. È stato CFO di Hopdoddy dal 2018 al 2022, dove ha guidato l’espansione dei margini operativi, raddoppiato il numero di unità tramite crescita organica e acquisizioni, e completato due rifinanziamenti del debito. Ha ricoperto ruoli di leadership finanziaria in Jamba Juice e Bloomin’ Brands e possiede un MBA presso l’Università della Florida del Sud e una laurea presso l’Università della Florida.
Il CEO ha dichiarato che l’esperienza di Wilson nella finanza legata al settore ristorativo e il suo background nelle relazioni con gli investitori supporteranno le iniziative strategiche di BJ’s e la base finanziaria dell’azienda.
BJ’s Restaurants (NASDAQ: BJRI) anunció que Todd Wilson se unirá como Director Financiero, con efecto 18 de diciembre de 2025.
El señor Wilson se desempeñó recientemente como CFO de Red Robin desde noviembre de 2022, donde ayudó a mejorar los márgenes a nivel de restaurante y las comunicaciones con los inversionistas. Fue CFO de Hopdoddy desde 2018 hasta 2022, donde impulsó la expansión de los márgenes operativos, duplicó el número de unidades mediante crecimiento orgánico y adquisiciones, y completó dos refinanciamientos de deuda. Ocupó puestos de liderazgo en finanzas en Jamba Juice y Bloomin’ Brands y posee un MBA de la Universidad de South Florida y una licenciatura de la Universidad de Florida.
El CEO dijo que la experiencia de Wilson en finanzas de restaurantes y su trayectoria en relaciones con inversores apoyarán las iniciativas estratégicas de BJ’s y la base financiera.
BJ’s Restaurants (NASDAQ: BJRI)는 Todd Wilson이 최고재무책임자(CFO)로 합류한다고 발표했으며, 효력은 2025년 12월 15일부터입니다.
윌슨 씨는 최근 2022년 11월부터 레드 로빈의 CFO로 재직하며 매장 단위의 마진과 투자자 커뮤니케이션 개선에 기여했습니다. 그는 2018년~2022년 Hopdoddy의 CFO였으며 운영 마진 확대를 주도했고, 유기적 성장과 인수 합병을 통해 매장 수를 두 배로 늘렸으며, 두 차례의 부채 재융자를 완료했습니다. 그는 Jamba Juice와 Bloomin’ Brands에서 재무 리더십 역할을 수행했고 남부 플로리다 대학교의 MBA와 플로리다 대학교의 학사를 보유하고 있습니다.
CEO는 Wilson의 레스토랑 재무 경험과 투자자 관계 배경이 BJ’s의 전략적 이니셔티브와 재무 기반을 뒷받침할 것이라고 말했습니다.
BJ’s Restaurants (NASDAQ: BJRI) a annoncé que Todd Wilson rejoindra la société en tant que Directeur Financier, avec effet le 15 décembre 2025.
M. Wilson occupait récemment le poste de CFO de Red Robin depuis novembre 2022, où il a aidé à améliorer les marges au niveau des restaurants et les communications avec les investisseurs. Il a été CFO de Hopdoddy de 2018 à 2022, où il a favorisé l’expansion des marges opérationnelles, doublé le nombre d’unités par croissance organique et acquisitions, et réalisé deux refinancements de dette. Il a occupé des postes de direction financière chez Jamba Juice et Bloomin’ Brands et est titulaire d’un MBA de l’Université de South Florida et d’une licence de l’Université de Floride.
Le PDG a déclaré que l’expérience de Wilson en finance spécialisée dans la restauration et son expérience des relations avec les investisseurs soutiendront les initiatives stratégiques de BJ’s et la base financière de l’entreprise.
BJ’s Restaurants (NASDAQ: BJRI) gab bekannt, dass Todd Wilson als Chief Financial Officer beitreten wird, mit Wirkung zum 22. Dezember 2025.
Mr. Wilson war zuletzt von November 2022 an CFO von Red Robin, wo er dazu beigetragen hat, die marginals auf Restaurant-Ebene zu verbessern und die Kommunikation mit den Investoren zu optimieren. Er war von 2018 bis 2022 CFO bei Hopdoddy, wo er die operative Margenexpansion vorantrieb, die Anzahl der Einheiten durch organisches Wachstum und Akquisitionen verdoppelte und zwei Schuldenrefinanzierungen durchführte. Er hatte Führungspositionen im Finanzbereich bei Jamba Juice und Bloomin’ Brands inne und besitzt einen MBA von der University of South Florida sowie einen Bachelor-Abschluss von der University of Florida.
Der CEO sagte, Wilsons Erfahrung im Restaurantfinanzwesen und sein Hintergrund im Investor Relations würden BJ’s strategische Initiativen und die finanzielle Basis unterstützen.
BJ’s Restaurants (NASDAQ: BJRI) أعلنت أن تود ويلسون سيلتحق بمنصب المدير المالي (CFO)، ساري المفعول اعتبارًا من 15 ديسمبر 2025.
شغل السيد ويلسون مؤخرًا منصب المدير المالي في Red Robin منذ نوفمبر 2022، حيث ساهم في تحسين الهوامش على مستوى المطاعم وتحسين التواصل مع المستثمرين. كما شغل منصب المدير المالي في Hopdoddy من 2018 إلى 2022، حيث قاد توسيع الهوامش التشغيلية، ومضاعفة عدد الوحدات من خلال النمو العضوي والاستحواذات، وأكمل اثنين من refinancings الدين. شغل مناصب قيادية في المالية في Jamba Juice وBloomin’ Brands ويمتلك MBA من جامعة ساوث فلوريدا وبكالوريوس من جامعة فلوريدا.
قال الرئيس التنفيذي إن خبرة ويلسون في تمويل المطاعم وخلفيته في العلاقات مع المستثمرين ستدعم مبادرات BJ’s الاستراتيجية والأساس المالي للشركة.
- Effective date: CFO appointment on December 15, 2025
- CFO experience improving restaurant-level margins at Red Robin
- Led operating margin expansion and doubled unit count at Hopdoddy
- Completed two debt refinancings while at Hopdoddy
- Track record in investor communications and strategic transactions
- CFO transition may create short-term integration and execution risk
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif., Nov. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BJ’s Restaurants, Inc. (NASDAQ: BJRI) today announced that Todd Wilson has been appointed Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”), effective December 15, 2025.
Mr. Wilson brings nearly two decades of exceptional financial leadership to BJ’s. Most recently and since November 2022, Mr. Wilson has served as the CFO of Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc., a publicly traded full-service restaurant chain, where he played an integral role in improving restaurant-level margins and achieving improved financial results, while driving effective communication with the investment community. During his tenure at Red Robin, he was responsible for the Company’s financial disciplines including accounting, financial planning & analysis, tax and treasury. Prior to joining Red Robin, from 2018 to 2022, Mr. Wilson served as the CFO of Hopdoddy Burger Bar, a privately held L Catterton Growth portfolio company, where he engineered significant operating margin expansion, doubled unit count through organic growth & acquisition, and completed two successful debt refinancings. From 2016 to 2018, he was Vice President of Finance for Jamba Juice, leading finance & investor relations, and spearheading the process that culminated in a successful strategic sale of the company. Prior to that, he served in progressive financial leadership roles at Bloomin’ Brands from 2006 to 2016. Mr. Wilson received his MBA from the University of South Florida and his bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida.
“We’re delighted to welcome Todd to the BJ’s family,” commented Lyle Tick, Chief Executive Officer and President. “He is an accomplished restaurant executive with a proven track record of driving operational excellence, developing high-performing finance teams and effectively managing communications with the investment community. Combined with a deep knowledge and passion for the restaurant industry, we believe his expertise and leadership will be invaluable as we continue to strengthen our financial foundation and execute our long-term strategic initiatives. We look forward to Todd’s contributions as we build on our momentum and deliver long-term shareholder value,” concluded Tick.
Mr. Wilson added, “I’m excited to be a part of the BJ’s family during this exciting time for the Company. BJ’s has built an exceptional brand with a loyal guest base and strong market position in the casual dining space. I look forward to working closely with Lyle and the entire BJ’s team as we capitalize on the tremendous opportunities ahead.”
About BJ’s Restaurants, Inc.
BJ’s Restaurants, Inc. is a national casual dining brand with brewhouse roots. Founded in 1978, BJ’s owns and operates over 200 restaurants across 31 states, combining high-quality ingredients, bold flavors, sincere service, moderate prices and a fresh atmosphere. The brand’s chef-crafted menu offers something for everyone, from its signature deep-dish pizzas and slow-roasted entrees and wings to its often imitated but never replicated world-famous Pizookie® dessert. As the most decorated restaurant-brewery in the country and winner of the 2025 Vibe Vista Award for Best Beer Program and 2024 Best Overall Beverage Program, BJ’s has been a pioneer in craft brewing since 1996, serving award-winning proprietary handcrafted beers brewed at operations in four states and by independent third-party craft brewers. All BJ’s locations offer dine in, take out, delivery and large party catering, providing guests with multiple ways to enjoy the experience at BJ’s. Whether you’re gathering with family for dinner, catching the game with friends or celebrating life’s special moments, BJ’s creates the perfect backdrop for connection and community. To learn more, visit www.bjsrestaurants.com or follow @bjsrestaurants on Instagram, Facebook and X.
For further information, please contact ICR at (332) 242-4370 or at InvestorRelations@BJRI.com.
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