BJ's Restaurants (BJRI) grants 2,858 RSUs to senior officer

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

BJ's Restaurants, Inc. reported that Chief Supply Chain Officer Thomas Michael Kowalski received an award of 2,858 shares of common stock on January 15, 2026, recorded at a price of $0 per share as an equity grant.

The award consists of restricted stock units that will vest in three equal annual installments beginning on January 15, 2027, with each unit representing the right to receive one share of common stock. After this grant, Kowalski beneficially owns 8,526 shares, including unvested restricted stock units.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Kowalski Thomas Michael

Role Chief Supply Chain Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	2,858	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 8,526 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. 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 8,526 of unvested Restricted Stock Units.

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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^*

Kowalski Thomas Michael

(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)
	Chief Supply Chain 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		A		2,858(1)	A	$0	8,526(2)	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. 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.

2. Amount includes 8,526 of unvested Restricted Stock Units.

	/s/ Rana Schirmer, Attorney-in-Fact	01/19/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did the latest Form 4 for BJRI disclose?

The Form 4 shows that Thomas Michael Kowalski, Chief Supply Chain Officer of BJ's Restaurants, Inc., received an equity award of 2,858 shares of common stock on January 15, 2026 at a stated price of $0 per share as a grant.

How many restricted stock units were granted to the BJRI officer?

The filing reports a grant of 2,858 restricted stock units, each representing a contingent right to receive one share of BJ's Restaurants, Inc. common stock.

When do the BJRI restricted stock units start vesting?

According to the filing, the 2,858 restricted stock units vest in three equal annual installments beginning on January 15, 2027.

What is Thomas Michael Kowalski’s total beneficial ownership after this Form 4 transaction for BJRI?

After the reported grant, Thomas Michael Kowalski beneficially owns 8,526 shares of BJ's Restaurants, Inc. common stock, including unvested restricted stock units.

Was the BJRI Form 4 transaction a purchase or a grant?

The Form 4 identifies the transaction as code A, indicating an acquisition by award (a grant), with 2,858 shares recorded at a price of $0 per share.

Is the BJRI officer’s ownership direct or indirect?

The Form 4 lists the 8,526 shares of BJ's Restaurants, Inc. common stock as held with direct ownership by Thomas Michael Kowalski.