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BJ's Restaurants (NASDAQ: BJRI) has announced a cooperation agreement with Act III Holdings, and affiliates of Ronald M. Shaich. The agreement includes Act III's commitment to support the Board, Brad Richmond (Interim CEO), and Lyle Tick (President and Chief Concept Officer) in developing and executing BJ's strategic vision.

Ron Shaich, Managing Partner and CEO of Act III, founder of Panera Bread Company and Chair of Cava Group, expressed strong support for BJ's new leadership appointments and their strategy for growth and value creation. The agreement includes customary standstill provisions, voting commitments, and related terms, with full details filed with the SEC on Form 8-K.

BJ's Restaurants (NASDAQ: BJRI) celebrates the 25th anniversary of its iconic Grand Cru beer, first created in 1999. This Belgian-style pale strong ale, known for its fruity and spicy profile from Belgian ale yeast, orange peel, and coriander, has become a holiday tradition and symbol of BJ's brewing excellence.

The beer has earned multiple accolades, including silver medals at the 2000 World Beer Cup and 2002 Great American Beer Festival. To mark this milestone, BJ's is offering a -edition silver collector's glass and 750ml bottles for purchase at all locations. Additionally, BJ's Oasis® Amber recently won Bronze at the 2024 Great American Beer Festival, adding to the company's impressive collection of over 260 brewing awards.

BJ's Restaurants (BJRI) reported its fiscal Q3 2024 results with total revenues increasing 2.2% to $325.7 million and comparable restaurant sales rising 1.7%. The company posted a net loss of $2.9 million ($0.13 per share), an improvement from the $3.8 million loss ($0.16 per share) in Q3 2023. Adjusted EBITDA was $18.5 million compared to $19.6 million last year. During Q3, BJRI opened two new restaurants and repurchased approximately 268,000 shares at a cost of $8.2 million. The company's traffic exceeded industry benchmarks by 570 basis points, though restaurant costs impacted margin performance.

BJ's Restaurants, Inc. (NASDAQ: BJRI) has announced the date for its third quarter 2024 earnings release and conference call. The company will release its Q3 2024 results after the market closes on Thursday, October 31, 2024. An investor conference call is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time on the same day.

The conference call will be broadcast live over the Internet. Interested parties can access the call by visiting the "Investors" page of BJ's Restaurants' website at http://www.bjsrestaurants.com. Participants are advised to register and download any necessary audio software several minutes before the call begins. An archive of the presentation will be available on the website for 30 days following the call.

BJ's Restaurants, Inc. (NASDAQ: BJRI) has announced the opening of its new restaurant in Cypress, Texas. The BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse opened on September 30, 2024, in the Cyfair Town Center. Key features include:

• Approximately 7,500 square feet in size
• Seating for about 250 guests
• Extensive menu featuring signature deep-dish pizza, handcrafted beer, and Pizookie® dessert
• Contemporary décor suitable for all dining occasions
• Operating hours: 11:00 a.m. to midnight (Sun-Thu), 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. (Fri-Sat)

This marks the company's last new restaurant opening for fiscal 2024 and joins seven existing locations in the Houston market. As part of their community engagement, BJ's donates a portion of pre-opening proceeds to the BJ's Restaurants Foundation.

BJ's Restaurants, Inc. (NASDAQ: BJRI) has launched a new $13 Pizookie® Meal Deal to combat inflation and provide value to customers. The deal includes a choice of eight brewhouse entrees and a signature personal Pizookie® dessert. Available at BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse locations nationwide, the offer aims to create an experience that's both affordable and satisfying.

The meal deal features popular entrees such as Italian Chicken Parmigiana Pasta, Classic Cheeseburger, Southern Fried Chicken, and Strawberry Fields Chicken Salad. Customers can also choose from eight Pizookie® flavors for their dessert. The offer is available for dine-in, take-out, and delivery, Monday through Friday, for a time.

BJ's Restaurants, Inc. (Nasdaq: BJRI) has announced the appointment of Lyle D. Tick as President and Chief Concept Officer, effective September 9, 2024. Tick, former Brand President of Buffalo Wild Wings, brings extensive experience in revitalizing iconic brands and driving growth. His background includes leadership roles at On the Border Mexican Grill & Cantina, Buffalo Wild Wings, and Walgreens Boots Alliance.

Interim CEO Brad Richmond and Board Chair Lea Anne S. Ottinger expressed confidence in Tick's ability to enhance BJ's brand relevance, awareness, and financial outcomes. Tick's expertise in consumer goods and spirit brands is expected to bring a fresh perspective to BJ's marketing, innovation, culinary, beverage, and brewing teams.

BJ's Restaurants, Inc. (Nasdaq: BJRI) announced a significant leadership change on August 28, 2024. C. Bradford Richmond, a current Board Director and former CFO of Darden Restaurants, has been appointed Interim Chief Executive Officer. Richmond, who joined the Board in February 2024, brings extensive experience in finance and strategic planning from his tenure at Darden and other restaurant brands.

Concurrently, Gregory S. Levin, the current CEO and President, will step down from his executive positions and the Board. Levin's 19-year tenure saw BJ's expand to 217 restaurants across 31 states. The Board expressed gratitude for his leadership, particularly during recent challenging years in the industry.

This transition aims to enhance BJ's brand awareness, drive operational excellence, and focus on sustainable growth and profitability. The company anticipates that Richmond's leadership will guide BJ's towards improved financial outcomes and long-term shareholder value creation.

BJ's Restaurants, Inc. (NASDAQ: BJRI) has opened a new BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse in Tracy, California on August 26, 2024. The 7,500 square-foot restaurant, located next to West Valley Mall, seats approximately 250 guests and features BJ's extensive menu, including their signature deep-dish pizza, handcrafted beer, and Pizookie® dessert. This marks the second restaurant opening of the year for BJ's in California.

CEO Greg Levin expressed excitement about the new location in the Central Valley region, noting it's an area where BJ's has some of its highest sales volume restaurants. The company remains on track to open its last restaurant of the year next month in Houston, Texas, with a strong pipeline for 2025 openings. As part of their community engagement, BJ's donates a portion of pre-opening proceeds to the BJ's Restaurants Foundation.