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BJ's Restaurants, Inc. (BJRI) announced the appointment of Christopher W. Brandt and James D. White as independent members of its Board of Directors, effective September 3, 2026. Brandt will join the Governance and Nominating Committee and White will join the Compensation Committee.
In connection with these appointments, the number of authorized directors was increased from eight to ten under the company’s bylaws. A press release dated September 9, 2026, provided additional background on the new directors, highlighting Brandt’s senior brand and marketing roles at major restaurant and consumer companies and White’s prior service as Chair, President and CEO of Jamba Juice and as a public company director.
The company describes itself as a national casual dining brand founded in 1978, with more than 200 restaurants across 31 states and over 270 brewing medals since 1996, emphasizing its brewhouse heritage and award-winning beer program.
BJ’s Restaurants, Inc. reported fiscal second quarter 2026 revenue of $388.9 million, up 6.4% from the prior-year quarter, with comparable restaurant sales up 6.5% driven by an 8.3% traffic increase. Restaurant level operating profit rose 7.6% to $66.8 million, expanding margin slightly to 17.2%. Adjusted EBITDA was $44.4 million, an increase of 5.5% from $42.1 million. Diluted EPS was $0.86, and adjusted diluted EPS was $0.94.
Management highlighted eight consecutive quarters of sales and traffic growth and seven consecutive quarters of profit growth. During the quarter the company repurchased and retired approximately 64,000 shares for about $2.4 million, leaving roughly $85.5 million under its repurchase authorization. General and administrative expenses included $2.9 million of incremental deferred compensation, legal and leadership transition costs. BJ’s raised full-year 2026 guidance: comparable sales are now expected to increase 3.0%–4.0%, restaurant level operating profit $228–$235 million, and Adjusted EBITDA $145–$152 million, while capital expenditures remain at $85–$95 million and potential share repurchases at up to $50 million.
BJ’s Restaurants, Inc. updated how it pays its non-employee directors. The annual cash retainer rises to $80,000, and the annual restricted stock unit award increases to $140,000, both for regular board service. Committee members and chairs also receive higher annual cash retainers, with the Audit Committee member fee increasing and the Compensation Committee chair fee raised. Any non-employee Chair of the Board will receive an additional $60,000 cash retainer and a $70,000 restricted stock unit award. The company will also pay Finance Committee compensation retroactively to its formation date and grant new directors a prorated initial equity award starting from the quarter they join.
BJ’s Restaurants, Inc. reported the results of its annual shareholder meeting held on June 11, 2026. Shareholders elected eight directors, each receiving over 16.8 million votes in favor, with broker non-votes of 2,563,293 on each director election.
Shareholders also approved, on an advisory and non-binding basis, the compensation of the company’s named executive officers, with 17,475,034 votes for, 110,111 against, and 9,765 abstentions, plus 2,563,293 broker non-votes. In addition, shareholders ratified KPMG LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal 2026, with 20,149,784 votes for, 2,486 against, and 5,933 abstentions, and no broker non-votes.
BJ’s Restaurants, Inc. reported fiscal first quarter 2026 revenue of $358.1 million, up 2.9% from the prior year, driven by 2.4% comparable restaurant sales growth and a 2.2% increase in guest traffic. Restaurant level operating profit was $57.2 million with a 16.0% margin.
GAAP net income declined to $9.0 million, or $0.41 diluted EPS, versus $13.5 million and $0.58 a year earlier, reflecting higher depreciation, impairment and other costs. However, adjusted diluted EPS was $0.57 and Adjusted EBITDA rose 6.8% to $37.7 million.
The company repurchased about 151,000 shares for roughly $5.3 million and ended March 31, 2026 with $22.7 million in cash, $62.0 million of total debt and $372.5 million of shareholders’ equity. Management reiterated its 2026 outlook, including 1%–3% comparable sales growth and Adjusted EBITDA of $140–$150 million.
BJ’s Restaurants, Inc. appointed Ashley A. Van as Senior Vice President and Principal Accounting Officer effective May 11, 2026, under a new letter agreement outlining her pay and severance terms. Van will receive a base salary of $340,000, a target annual bonus equal to at least 55% of salary, and a $50,000 signing bonus paid in two installments over her first year.
Subject to Compensation Committee approval, she will also receive a new-hire equity award with a grant date fair value of $300,000, vesting in three annual installments beginning July 15, 2027, split equally between restricted stock units and non-qualified stock options. The company expects to grant her 2027 long-term equity incentives with a target value of $180,000 under its 2024 Equity Incentive Plan. If BJ’s terminates her without cause or she resigns for Good Reason, she is eligible for severance of six to twelve months of salary plus employer COBRA contributions. Effective May 11, 2026, CFO J. Todd Wilson will cease serving as Principal Accounting Officer.
BJ’s Restaurants, Inc. reported solid growth for the fourth quarter and full year 2025, driven by higher sales and improving margins. Fourth quarter total revenues rose 3.2% to $355.4 million, with comparable restaurant sales up 2.6%. Restaurant level operating profit reached $57.2 million with a 16.1% margin, up 70 basis points. Diluted net income per share improved to $0.58 from a diluted net loss per share of $0.23.
For fiscal 2025, total revenues increased 3.1% to $1.4 billion. Restaurant level operating profit was $216.2 million, up 10.6%, with margin expanding to 15.5%. Diluted net income per share climbed to $2.16 from $0.70, while Adjusted diluted net income per share rose to $2.26 from $1.54. Adjusted EBITDA grew to $134.1 million from $117.1 million.
The company continued returning capital to shareholders, repurchasing and retiring about 2.0 million shares in 2025 for approximately $67.8 million, including 167,000 shares in the fourth quarter for $5.4 million. For 2026, management targets comparable restaurant sales growth of 1% to 3%, restaurant level operating profit of $221 million to $233 million, Adjusted EBITDA of $140 million to $150 million, capital expenditures of $85 million to $95 million, and share repurchases up to $50 million, depending on market conditions.
BJ’s Restaurants, Inc. reported a leadership change, appointing Christopher P. Pinsak as Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer effective January 19, 2026. Pinsak is a long-time company leader, having served as Executive Vice President and Chief Restaurant Operations Officer since September 2024, and previously as Senior Vice President of Operations from January 2010. Before joining BJ’s, he held operations roles at Wood Ranch BBQ & Grill and Brinker International’s Chili’s Grill & Bar concept. The company notes that his appointment was not made under any arrangement with another person, he has no family relationships with current directors or executive officers, and there are no related-party transactions requiring disclosure.
BJ’s Restaurants, Inc. reported that it amended its cooperation agreement with the Act III investor group on November 14, 2025. The amendment extends the agreement’s term to June 30, 2027, giving both sides a longer period of defined engagement. It also revises standstill terms so Act III and its affiliates may own or have economic exposure to up to 2,091,011 shares of common stock, described as about 9.9% of outstanding shares as of the amendment date, excluding certain shares held or granted to director Noah Elbogen.
The Act III parties remain subject to limits on additional share accumulation, proxy solicitations and extraordinary transactions, with specified exceptions. They agree to vote their shares in line with the Board’s recommendations on director elections and most other proposals, subject to exceptions that reference advice from ISS or Glass Lewis and certain extraordinary transactions. Both sides also agree to non-disparagement and to collaborate on areas such as culinary, supply chain, marketing, design, technology and recruiting.
BJ’s Restaurants (BJRI) appointed Todd J. Wilson as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer effective December 15, 2025. William J. Atkins will serve as Interim Principal Financial Officer and Interim Principal Accounting Officer from November 8 to December 14, 2025, and Jacob J. Guild will no longer serve as Principal Accounting Officer effective November 8, 2025.
Wilson’s compensation includes a $575,000 base salary and an annual bonus target of at least 65% of salary with a current multiplier of 85%–115% based on performance. He will receive a $250,000 signing bonus and an initial equity grant with a grant date fair value of $500,000, split equally between RSUs and non‑qualified stock options, vesting in three annual installments beginning January 15, 2027. 2026 long‑term equity is set at $750,000, equally allocated among options, RSUs and performance units (three‑year cliff for performance units). Benefits include a $5,000/month housing allowance for six months, one monthly Austin–Los Angeles round‑trip for 18 months, and a company auto or up to $1,000/month allowance. If terminated without cause or he resigns for Good Reason, severance equals 12 months of base salary plus the employer portion of COBRA during the severance period.
BJ’s Restaurants, Inc. (BJRI) reported two updates. The company announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025, and made the related press release available as Exhibit 99.1.
The Board authorized a $75 million increase to the share repurchase program, bringing total authorized repurchases to $675 million. An authorization allows the company to repurchase shares over time at its discretion. The filing notes the results announcement and includes the press release as supporting detail.