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BJ's Restaurants (NASDAQ: BJRI) EVP logs tax withholding and RSU grant

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BJ's Restaurants executive Brian S. Krakower reported routine equity compensation activity. On January 15, 2026, 978 shares of common stock were withheld by the company to cover minimum statutory taxes upon the vesting of restricted stock units at a price of $45.50 per share. On the same date, he received a grant of 2,638 restricted stock units at no cost, which will vest in three equal annual installments beginning on January 15, 2027. Following these transactions, he directly beneficially owned 6,123 shares of common stock, including 4,667 unvested restricted stock units.

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Insider Krakower Brian S
Role EVP & Chief Info. Officer
Type Security Shares Price Value
Tax Withholding Common Stock 978 $45.50 $44K
Grant/Award Common Stock 2,638 $0.00 --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 3,485 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Shares withheld by the Registrant to satisfy minimum statutory withholding requirements on vesting of Restricted Stock Units. These shares represent a Restricted Stock Unit award vesting in three equal annual installments beginning on January 15, 2027. Each Restricted Stock Unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's common stock. Amount includes 4,667 of unvested Restricted Stock Units.
Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →
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*
Krakower Brian S
(Last) (First) (Middle)
7755 CENTER AVENUE
SUITE 300
(Street)
HUNTINGTON BEACH CA 92647
(City) (State) (Zip)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
BJs RESTAURANTS INC [ BJRI ] 		5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director 10% Owner
X Officer (give title below) Other (specify below)
EVP & Chief Info. Officer
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
01/15/2026
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 01/15/2026 F 978(1) D $45.5 3,485 D
Common Stock 01/15/2026 A 2,638(2) A $0 6,123(3) D
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. Shares withheld by the Registrant to satisfy minimum statutory withholding requirements on vesting of Restricted Stock Units.
2. These shares represent a Restricted Stock Unit award vesting in three equal annual installments beginning on January 15, 2027. Each Restricted Stock Unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's common stock.
3. Amount includes 4,667 of unvested Restricted Stock Units.
/s/ Rana Schirmer, Attorney-in-Fact 01/19/2026
** Signature of Reporting Person Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
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FAQ

What insider transactions did BJRI EVP Brian Krakower report on January 15, 2026?

Brian S. Krakower, EVP & Chief Information Officer of BJ's Restaurants, Inc. (BJRI), reported that on January 15, 2026 the company withheld 978 shares of common stock to satisfy minimum statutory tax withholding on vested restricted stock units and granted him 2,638 restricted stock units at no cost.

Why were 978 BJRI shares withheld from Brian Krakower?

The 978 shares of BJ's Restaurants common stock were withheld by the company to satisfy minimum statutory withholding requirements triggered by the vesting of previously granted restricted stock units.

What are the terms of the 2,638 restricted stock units granted to BJRI EVP Brian Krakower?

The 2,638 restricted stock units granted to Brian Krakower represent a stock award that will vest in three equal annual installments beginning on January 15, 2027, with each unit representing a contingent right to receive one share of BJ's Restaurants common stock.

How many BJRI shares did Brian Krakower own after the reported Form 4 transactions?

After the January 15, 2026 transactions, Brian Krakower beneficially owned 6,123 shares of BJ's Restaurants common stock, which amount includes 4,667 unvested restricted stock units.

Are Brian Krakower’s reported BJRI holdings direct or indirect?

The Form 4 reports that Brian Krakower’s 6,123 shares of BJ's Restaurants common stock, including his unvested restricted stock units, are held with direct ownership.

What role does Brian Krakower hold at BJ's Restaurants, Inc. (BJRI)?

Brian S. Krakower is reported as an officer of BJ's Restaurants, Inc., serving as EVP & Chief Information Officer.