Michael Weinstein Increases ARKR Stake—545 Shares Purchased at $7.30

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Michael Lawrence Weinstein, Chairman & CEO of Ark Restaurants Corp (ARKR) filed a Form 4 disclosing a purchase of 545 shares of ARKR common stock on 08/14/2025 at a reported price of $7.30 per share. After the transaction, the filing reports the Reporting Person beneficially owns 942,961 shares in total through a mix of direct and indirect holdings: 392,538 shares directly, 35,000 shares in an IRA, 1,650 shares held by The Weinstein Foundation (trustee), and 400,000 shares held indirectly through a family-benefit LLC in which he has a 10% interest. The filing notes 113,773 shares represent Weinstein’s 50% interest in that LLC and excludes 6,250 shares issuable under exercisable stock options. The Form 4 is signed 08/18/2025 and uses transaction code P indicating a purchase.

Insights

Securities Analyst

TL;DR: CEO bought a small number of shares, maintaining substantial combined direct and indirect ownership.

The reported purchase of 545 shares at $7.30 is a minor open-market acquisition by the company's Chairman & CEO but signals continued insider ownership rather than a material change in alignment. The filing shows concentrated insider exposure: 942,961 shares beneficially owned overall, including significant indirect holdings via a family LLC and a foundation. The disclosure excludes 6,250 exercisable options, which are not currently counted in beneficial ownership. For investors, the transaction itself is immaterial in size relative to total insider holdings but confirms ongoing insider stake and voting control elements via indirect ownership structures.

Corporate Governance Expert

TL;DR: Transaction is routine; governance implications stem from large indirect holdings and voting power.

The Form 4 reveals governance-relevant facts: Weinstein is Chairman & CEO and a 10% owner, holds voting power through a foundation and a family LLC, and retains sole voting power for the LLC where he has a 10% economic interest. These arrangements concentrate decision-making influence despite diversified legal ownership. The small purchase (545 shares) does not alter control dynamics but is consistent with maintaining insider alignment with shareholders. No amendments or corrective disclosures are shown.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Buyer: 545 shares ($3,979)

Net Buy 1 txn

Insider WEINSTEIN MICHAEL LAWRENCE

Role Chairman & CEO

Bought 545 shs ($4K)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Purchase	Common Stock	545	$7.30	$4K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 942,961 shares (Indirect, By SamEmma Ventures, LLC)

Footnotes (1)

1. Includes: (i) 1,650 shares held by The Weinstein Foundation, a private foundation for which the Reporting Person acts as a trustee and has shared investment and voting power; (ii) 392,538 shares directly owned by the Reporting Person; (iii) 35,000 shares directly owned by the Reporting Person and are held in an IRA; and (iv) 400,000 shares beneficially owned indirectly by the Reporting Person through a limited liability company for the benefit of certain family members of the Reporting Person, in which the Reporting Person has a 10% interest and sole voting power and does not include 6,250 shares issuable to the reporting person pursuant to stock options that are currently exercisable. The Reporting Person has a 50% interest (113,773 shares) with respect to the securities held in this limited liability company.

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SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

WEINSTEIN MICHAEL LAWRENCE

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O ARK RESTAURANTS CORP

85 FIFTH AVENUE

(Street)

NEW YORK NY 10003

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
ARK RESTAURANTS CORP [ ARKR ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director	X	10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Chairman & CEO

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/14/2025

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	08/14/2025		P		545	A	$7.3	942,961(1)	I	By SamEmma Ventures, LLC(2)

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. Includes: (i) 1,650 shares held by The Weinstein Foundation, a private foundation for which the Reporting Person acts as a trustee and has shared investment and voting power; (ii) 392,538 shares directly owned by the Reporting Person; (iii) 35,000 shares directly owned by the Reporting Person and are held in an IRA; and (iv) 400,000 shares beneficially owned indirectly by the Reporting Person through a limited liability company for the benefit of certain family members of the Reporting Person, in which the Reporting Person has a 10% interest and sole voting power and does not include 6,250 shares issuable to the reporting person pursuant to stock options that are currently exercisable.

2. The Reporting Person has a 50% interest (113,773 shares) with respect to the securities held in this limited liability company.

Remarks:

	Michael Weinstein	08/18/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did ARKR insider Michael Weinstein report on Form 4?

He reported a purchase of 545 shares of ARK Restaurants Corp on 08/14/2025 at a price of $7.30 per share.

How many ARKR shares does Michael Weinstein beneficially own after this transaction?

The filing reports he beneficially owns 942,961 shares in total through direct and indirect holdings.

What ownership breakdown is disclosed for Weinstein's ARKR holdings?

Breakdown: 392,538 shares directly owned, 35,000 in an IRA, 1,650 held by The Weinstein Foundation, and 400,000 held indirectly via a family LLC.

Does the Form 4 indicate any exercisable options for Weinstein?

Yes, the filing states it excludes 6,250 shares issuable pursuant to stock options that are currently exercisable.

What does transaction code 'P' mean on the Form 4?

Transaction code P denotes a purchase of securities (open-market or otherwise) as reported on the Form 4.