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BJs RESTAURANTS INC — fact timeline

Source-grounded facts extracted from BJs RESTAURANTS INC's SEC 8-K filings across all families, newest first. Each cites a verbatim SEC excerpt.

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Shareholder Votes

BJs RESTAURANTS INC shareholders approved Ratification of Appointment of KPMG LLP as Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm for Fiscal 2026 at the 2026-06-11 meeting.

“Ratification of Accountants . The shareholders approved the ratification of KPMG LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm for the 2026 fiscal year. The following votes were cast on the ratification: 20,149,784 For; 2,486 Against; 5,933 Abstain. There were no broker non-votes.”
Shareholder Votes

BJs RESTAURANTS INC shareholders approved Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation at the 2026-06-11 meeting.

“Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation . The shareholders approved, on an advisory and non-binding basis, the compensation of named executive officers. The following votes were cast on the compensation of named executive officers: 17,475,034 For; 110,111 Against; 9,765 Abstain. There were 2,563,293 broker non-votes.”
Shareholder Votes

BJs RESTAURANTS INC shareholders approved Election of Directors at the 2026-06-11 meeting.

“Election of Directors . Each of the following nominees for director was elected to serve until the next annual meeting of shareholders or until his or her successor is elected and qualified. Name For Withhold Broker Non-Votes Bina Chaurasia 17,473,110 121,800 2,563,293 James A. Dal Pozzo 16,899,501 695,409 2,563,293 Noah A. Elbogen 17,307,936 286,974 2,563,293 Lea Anne S. Ottinger 16,907,566 687,344 2,563,293 C. Bradford Richmond 17,559,900 35,010 2,563,293 Julius W. Robinson, Jr. 17,568,177 26,733 2,563,293 Janet M. Sherlock 17,333,955 260,955 2,563,293 Lyle D. Tick 17,468,494 126,416 2,563,293”
Earnings Releases

BJs RESTAURANTS INC updated its fiscal 2026 guidance (reaffirmed).

“For fiscal 2026, management reiterates the following outlook: 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 Share repurchases up to $50 million, depending on market conditions”
Earnings Releases

BJs RESTAURANTS INC reported first quarter ended March 31, 2026 results: revenue $358.1 million, EPS $0.41.

“Total revenues increased 2.9% to $358.1 million Comparable restaurant sales increased 2.4%, led by a 2.2% increase in guest traffic Restaurant level operating profit ( 1) was $57.2 million, an increase of 2.8%, or $1.6 million, with restaurant level operating profit margin of 16.0% Diluted net income per share was $0.41 and adjusted diluted net income per share ( 1) was $0.57 Adjusted EBITDA ( 1) was $37.7 million”

Gregory A. Trojan departed as Director at BJs RESTAURANTS INC.

“In addition, on June 16, 2025, Gregory A. Trojan, the Company’s former Chief Executive Officer, informed the Board that he would be retiring from the Board effective September 16, 2025.”

Lyle D. Tick was named as member of the Board at BJs RESTAURANTS INC.

“On June 16, 2025, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of BJ’s Restaurants, Inc. (the “Company”) named Lyle D. Tick, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and President, as a member of the Board.”

Thomas A. Houdek resigned as Chief Financial Officer and a Senior Vice President at BJs RESTAURANTS INC.

“Thomas A. Houdek, the Chief Financial Officer and a Senior Vice President of the Company, notified the Company that he would be leaving the Company effective June 20, 2025.”

C. Bradford Richmond resigned as Special Advisor to the Chief Executive Officer at BJs RESTAURANTS INC.

“Simultaneously with the promotion of Mr. Tick, C. Bradford Richmond resigned as the Company’s Interim Chief Executive Officer. In order to facilitate the transition, Mr. Richmond will serve as Special Advisor to the Chief Executive Officer through August 22, 2025”

Lyle D. Tick changed role as Chief Executive Officer and President at BJs RESTAURANTS INC.

“Lyle D. Tick, the Company’s current President and Chief Concept Officer, had been promoted to the role of Chief Executive Officer and President effective June 5, 2025”

Putnam K. Shin departed as Executive Vice President and Chief Growth and Innovation Officer at BJs RESTAURANTS INC.

“BJ’s Restaurants, Inc. (the “Company”) announced that, effective January 17, 2025, Putnam K. Shin would no longer serve as the Company’s Executive Vice President and Chief Growth and Innovation Officer.”

Lyle D. Tick was appointed as President and Chief Concept Officer at BJs RESTAURANTS INC.

“On September 3, 2024 (the “Effective Date”), BJ’s Restaurants, Inc. (the “Company”) announced that its Board of Directors (the “Board”) approved the appointment of Lyle D. Tick as the President and Chief Concept Officer of the Company effective on September 9, 2024.”

C. Bradford Richmond was appointed as Interim Chief Executive Officer at BJs RESTAURANTS INC.

“On August 28, 2024 (the “Effective Date”), BJ’s Restaurants, Inc. (the “Company”) announced that its Board of Directors (the “Board”) approved the appointment of C. Bradford Richmond as Interim Chief Executive Officer of the Company.”

Gregory S. Levin departed as Chief Executive Officer and President at BJs RESTAURANTS INC.

“On August 28, 2024, the Company announced that effective as of August 28, 2024, Gregory S. Levin would no longer serve as the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and President or as a member of the Board.”

Gerald W. Deitchle retired as Director at BJs RESTAURANTS INC.

“Effective June 18, 2024, each of Peter A. Bassi, Larry D. Bouts and Gerald W. Deitchle retired from the Board of Directors.”

Larry D. Bouts retired as Director at BJs RESTAURANTS INC.

“Effective June 18, 2024, each of Peter A. Bassi, Larry D. Bouts and Gerald W. Deitchle retired from the Board of Directors.”

Peter A. Bassi retired as Director at BJs RESTAURANTS INC.

“Effective June 18, 2024, each of Peter A. Bassi, Larry D. Bouts and Gerald W. Deitchle retired from the Board of Directors.”
Earnings Releases

BJs RESTAURANTS INC reported first quarter ended Tuesday, April 2, 2024 results: revenue $337.3 million, net income $7.7 million, EPS $0.32.

“financial results for its fiscal 2024 first quarter ended Tuesday, April 2, 2024. Fiscal First Quarter 2024 Compared to First Quarter 2023 Total revenues decreased 1.2% to $337.3 million Comparable restaurant sales declined 1.7% Total restaurant operating weeks increased by one week Net income of $7.7 million, compared to $3.5 million; diluted net income per”
Material Agreements

BJs RESTAURANTS INC entered into Cooperation Agreement with Fund 1 Investments, LLC (effective 2024-02-28).

“On February 28, 2024, BJ’s Restaurants, Inc., a California corporation (the “ Company ”), announced its entry into a cooperation agreement (the “ Cooperation Agreement ”) with Fund 1 Investments, LLC (with its affiliates, “ Fund ”).”

C. Bradford Richmond was appointed as Director at BJs RESTAURANTS INC.

“On February 27, 2024, the Board increased the size of the Board to twelve (12) directors and appointed C. Bradford Richmond to the Board with a term expiring at the 2024 Annual Meeting.”
Earnings Releases

BJs RESTAURANTS INC reported financial results for fourth quarter and year ended January 2, 2024.

“announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended January 2, 2024”
Earnings Releases

BJs RESTAURANTS INC reported third quarter ended October 3, 2023 results: revenue $318.6 million, net income Net loss of $3.8 million, EPS diluted net loss per share of $0.16.

“Total revenues increased 2.3% to $318.6 million”
Earnings Releases

BJs RESTAURANTS INC updated its fiscal 2023 second quarter ended Tuesday, July 4, 2023 guidance (reaffirmed).

“On July 27, 2023, BJ’s Restaurants, Inc., a California corporation (the “Registrant” or the “Company”), announced its financial results for the second quarter ended July 4, 2023. The press release issued by the Registrant in connection with the announcement is attached to this report as Exhibit 99.1.”
Shareholder Votes

BJs RESTAURANTS INC shareholders approved Ratification of Accountants at the 2023-06-15 meeting.

“The shareholders approved the ratification of KPMG LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm for the 2023 fiscal year. The following votes were cast on the ratification: 22,032,289 For; 5,526 Against; 4,529 Abstain.”
Shareholder Votes

BJs RESTAURANTS INC shareholders approved Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation at the 2023-06-15 meeting.

“The shareholders approved, on an advisory and non-binding basis, the compensation of named executive officers. The following votes were cast on the compensation of named executive officers: 19,460,835 For; 489,487 Against; 102,147 Abstain.”
Shareholder Votes

BJs RESTAURANTS INC shareholders approved Advisory Vote on Frequency of Future Advisory Votes on Executive Compensation at the 2023-06-15 meeting.

“The shareholders approved, on an advisory and non-binding basis, every year as the frequency of future advisory votes on executive compensation. The following votes were cast on the frequency of advisory votes on executive compensation: 18,727,297 Every Year; 631 Every 2 Years; 1,318,541 Every 3 Years; 6,000 Abstain.”
Shareholder Votes

BJs RESTAURANTS INC shareholders approved Election of Directors at the 2023-06-15 meeting.

“Election of Directors . Gregory S. Levin, Gerald W. Deitchle, Peter A. Bassi, Larry D. Bouts, Bina Chaurasia, James A. Dal Pozzo, Noah A. Elbogen, Lea Anne S. Ottinger, Julius W. Robinson, Jr., Janet M. Sherlock and Gregory A. Trojan were nominated and elected at the meeting.”
Earnings Releases

BJs RESTAURANTS INC reported first quarter ended April 4, 2023 results: revenue $341.3 million.

“Total revenues increased 14.2% to $341.3 million”
Earnings Releases

BJs RESTAURANTS INC reported Fiscal 2022 results: revenue $1.3 billion, net income $4.1 million, EPS $0.17.

“Fiscal 2022 Compared to Fiscal 2021 Total revenues increased 18.1% to $1.3 billion”
Earnings Releases

BJs RESTAURANTS INC reported fourth quarter and year ended January 3, 2023 results: revenue $344.2 million, net income $4.0 million, EPS $0.17.

“results for its fiscal 2022 fourth quarter and year ended Tuesday, January 3, 2023. Fiscal Fourth Quarter 2022 Compared to Fourth Quarter 2021 Total revenues increased 18.2% to $344.2 million (14 weeks vs. 13 weeks). The extra operating week in fiscal 2022 contributed $26.5 million in sales. Excluding the extra operating week, fourth quarter revenues increased 9.0%”

Kevin E. Mayer resigned as Executive Vice President and Chief Growth and Brand Officer at BJs RESTAURANTS INC.

“On March 21, 2022, Kevin E. Mayer, Executive Vice President and Chief Growth and Brand Officer, of BJ's Restaurants, Inc. gave notice of his resignation effective April 5, 2022.”

Patrick D. Walsh resigned as Director at BJs RESTAURANTS INC.

“On February 23, 2022, Patrick D. Walsh resigned from the Board of Directors of BJ’s Restaurants, Inc. (the “Company”).”

Christopher P. Pinsak changed role as Senior Vice President of Operations at BJs RESTAURANTS INC.

“Upon Mr. Ledwith’s retirement, Christopher P. Pinsak will assume the principal operating officer responsibilities for the Company.”

Lon Ledwith departed as Executive Vice President of Operations at BJs RESTAURANTS INC.

“On February 15, 2022, Lon Ledwith, Executive Vice President of Operations of BJ's Restaurants, Inc. notified the Company that he has decided to retire after over 18 years of service to the Company.”

Julius W. Robinson, Jr. was appointed as Director at BJs RESTAURANTS INC.

“Effective January 28, 2022, Julius W. Robinson, Jr. was appointed to serve as a member of the Board of Directors of BJ's Restaurants, Inc.”

Gregory S. Levin was appointed as Director at BJs RESTAURANTS INC.

“Effective September 1, 2021, Gregory S. Levin was appointed as a member of the Board of Directors of the Company.”

Thomas A. Houdek was appointed as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at BJs RESTAURANTS INC.

“effective September 1, 2021, Thomas A. Houdek was appointed Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company.”

Gregory S. Levin changed role as Chief Executive Officer at BJs RESTAURANTS INC.

“effective September 1, 2021, Gregory S. Levin, the Company's President and Chief Financial Officer, became the Company’s Chief Executive Officer.”

Gregory A. Trojan retired as Chief Executive Officer at BJs RESTAURANTS INC.

“effective September 1, 2021, Gregory A. Trojan retired as Chief Executive Officer of BJ's Restaurants, Inc.”

Thomas A. Houdek was appointed as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at BJs RESTAURANTS INC.

“Effective September 1, 2021, Thomas A. Houdek will be appointed Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company.”

Gregory S. Levin was appointed as Chief Executive Officer at BJs RESTAURANTS INC.

“Effective September 1, 2021, Gregory S. Levin, the President and current Chief Financial Officer of BJ's Restaurants, Inc. (the "Company"), will be appointed Chief Executive Officer.”

Gregory A. Trojan departed as Chief Executive Officer at BJs RESTAURANTS INC.

“Effective September 1, 2021, Gregory A. Trojan, will retire as Chief Executive Officer of the Company.”

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