Bjs RESTAURANTS INC current report, Q1 FY2026

Business Context and Reporting Period

This Form 8-K is a current report filed by BJ's Restaurants, Inc. (NASDAQ: BJRI) on January 19, 2026. The filing addresses a specific corporate governance event regarding the appointment of a senior executive officer.

Key Financial Metrics

The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This report focuses exclusively on personnel changes and does not contain financial performance data.

Material Changes

The material change reported is the appointment of Christopher P. Pinsak to the role of Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer, effective January 19, 2026. Mr. Pinsak previously served as the Company's Executive Vice President and Chief Restaurant Operations Officer since September 2024.

Guidance, Outlook, and Management Commentary

The filing contains no financial guidance, outlook, or management commentary regarding future performance. It notes that Mr. Pinsak has no family relationships with directors or officers and that no transactions involving him require reporting under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.

Investor Verification Checklist

  • Verify the effective date of Christopher P. Pinsak's promotion to Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer.
  • Confirm Mr. Pinsak's tenure history within BJ's Restaurants, Inc., including his prior roles since 2004.
  • Review subsequent filings for any compensation details related to this appointment, as none are included in this 8-K.