Ark Restaurants (ARKR) shareholders reelect board and ratify 2026 auditor

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Ark Restaurants Corp. reported the results of its Annual Meeting of Shareholders held on March 17, 2026. Shareholders representing 2,854,418 shares of common stock voted in person or by proxy, out of 3,606,157 shares entitled to vote.

All six director nominees — Michael Weinstein, Anthony J. Sirica, Marcia Allen, Bruce R. Lewin, Jessica Kates, and Stephen Novick — were elected to serve until the next annual meeting and until their successors are duly elected and qualified. Each nominee received more votes “for” than “withheld,” with over 1.52 million votes cast in favor of each candidate.

Shareholders also ratified the appointment of CohnReznick LLP as the company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the 2026 fiscal year, with 2,809,941 votes for, 44,346 against, and 131 abstentions, and no broker non-votes reported on this item.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC 20549

______________________

FORM 8-K 

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 18, 2026 (March 17, 2026)

ARK RESTAURANTS CORP.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) 

New York			1-09453			13-3156768
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)			(Commission File Number)			(IRS Employer Identification No.)

85 Fifth Avenue

New York, New York 10003

(Address of principal executive offices, with zip code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (212) 206-8800

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:

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Securities registered pursuant to section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class			Trading Symbol(s)			Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $.01 per share			ARKR			The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b of this chapter).

       Emerging growth company o

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. o

Item 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.

On March 17, 2026, Ark Restaurants Corp. (the "Company") held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the “Meeting”). The following matters were submitted to a vote of the Company’s shareholders at the Meeting: (i) the election of six (6) directors to serve until the next annual meeting of the shareholders and until their successors are duly elected and qualified; and (ii) the ratification of the appointment of CohnReznick LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the 2026 fiscal year.

At the Meeting, a total of 2,854,418 shares of the common stock of the Company (the “Common Stock”) voted in person or by proxy, out of 3,606,157 outstanding shares of Common Stock entitled to vote at the Meeting. Set forth below is the number of votes cast for, against, abstained/withheld, and broker non-votes as to each matter:

1. Election of a Board of Six Directors:

Nominee						For						Withheld						Broker Non-Votes
Michael Weinstein						1,677,010						28,562						1,148,846
Anthony J. Sirica						1,683,048						22,524						1,148,846
Marcia Allen						1,528,556						177,016						1,148,846
Bruce R. Lewin						1,644,210						61,362						1,148,846
Jessica Kates						1,676,012						29,560						1,148,846
Stephen Novick						1,649,047						56,525						1,148,846

2. Ratification of the appointment of CohnReznick LLP as independent auditors for the 2026 fiscal year:

For						Against						Abstained						Broker Non-Votes
2,809,941						44,346						131						—

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.

			ARK RESTAURANTS CORP.
			By:			/s/ Michael Weinstein
						Name: Michael Weinstein
						Title: Chief Executive Officer
Date: March 18, 2026

FAQ

What did Ark Restaurants Corp. (ARKR) shareholders vote on at the 2026 annual meeting?

Shareholders voted on electing six directors and ratifying CohnReznick LLP as independent auditors for the 2026 fiscal year. Both proposals received sufficient support to pass, keeping the existing board slate and audit firm in place.

How many Ark Restaurants (ARKR) shares were represented at the 2026 annual meeting?

A total of 2,854,418 common shares were represented in person or by proxy out of 3,606,157 shares entitled to vote. This indicates a substantial turnout of the company’s outstanding shares at the annual meeting.

Were all Ark Restaurants (ARKR) director nominees elected in 2026?

Yes. All six nominees—Michael Weinstein, Anthony J. Sirica, Marcia Allen, Bruce R. Lewin, Jessica Kates, and Stephen Novick—were elected. Each received more votes “for” than “withheld,” confirming their election to serve until the next annual meeting.

Who is Ark Restaurants’ (ARKR) independent auditor for the 2026 fiscal year?

CohnReznick LLP was ratified as Ark Restaurants’ independent registered public accounting firm for the 2026 fiscal year. The ratification received 2,809,941 votes for, 44,346 against, and 131 abstentions, with no broker non-votes on this proposal.

What were the vote results for Ark Restaurants (ARKR) auditor ratification?

The auditor ratification received 2,809,941 votes in favor, 44,346 votes against, and 131 abstentions. There were no broker non-votes reported for this item, indicating broad support for retaining CohnReznick LLP for the 2026 fiscal year.

How many Ark Restaurants (ARKR) shares were entitled to vote at the 2026 meeting?

There were 3,606,157 outstanding shares of Ark Restaurants common stock entitled to vote at the 2026 annual meeting. Of these, 2,854,418 shares were actually voted, either in person or by proxy, on the proposals presented.

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