BJs RESTAURANTS INC

BJ's Restaurants' Board of Directors, following a recommendation from the Compensation Committee, approved amended compensation for its non-employee directors. The changes include increases to annual cash retainers and restricted stock unit awards for various roles. These adjustments aim to align director compensation with market practices.

BJ's Restaurants, Inc. announced the appointment of Monika Saxena as Brand President, effective June 3, 2026. Ms. Saxena brings over two decades of brand-building expertise, most recently serving as Executive Vice President of Brand Marketing for LongHorn Steakhouse at Darden Restaurants, Inc. Her proven track record includes 20 consecutive quarters of positive comparable restaurant sales growth at LongHorn Steakhouse, and she is expected to accelerate BJ's brand growth and drive long-term shareholder value.

BJ's Restaurants, Inc. announced that its management will participate in two upcoming investor conferences in June 2026. The company will attend the Oppenheimer 26th Annual Consumer Growth and E-Commerce Conference virtually on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, and the Jefferies Consumer Conference in Nantucket, Massachusetts, on Tuesday, June 16, 2026. Management intends to meet with institutional investors at both events.

BJ's Restaurants Inc. reported mixed financial results for the thirteen weeks ended March 31, 2026. While revenues increased to $358.1 million from $348.0 million year-over-year, net income significantly decreased to $9.0 million ($0.41 diluted EPS) from $13.5 million ($0.58 diluted EPS) in the prior year period. The company also reduced its long-term debt and continued its share repurchase program during the quarter.

BJ's Restaurants reported strong first quarter 2026 financial results, with total revenues increasing 2.9% to $358.1 million and comparable restaurant sales growing 2.4%. The company achieved its seventh consecutive quarter of sales and traffic growth, alongside increased profitability, with restaurant level operating profit rising 2.8% to $57.2 million. Diluted net income per share was $0.41, and Adjusted EBITDA grew 6.8% to $37.7 million. BJ's also repurchased $5.3 million of its common stock and reiterated its full fiscal year 2026 financial outlook.

BJ's Restaurants, Inc. announced it will release its first quarter 2026 financial results after the market closes on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. The company will host an investor conference call on the same day at 2:00 p.m. Pacific time to discuss the results. Investors can access the live broadcast and an archive of the presentation on the company's website.

BJ's Restaurants, Inc. has appointed Ms. Ashley Van as its new Senior Vice President, Accounting, effective May 11, 2026. In this critical role, Ms. Van will also serve as the Company's principal accounting officer, reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer. Her compensation package includes an annual base salary of $340,000 and a $50,000 sign-on bonus, paid in two installments. This appointment strengthens the company's financial leadership team, ensuring continuity and expertise in its accounting operations.