BJs RESTAURANTS INC 8-K

What Happened

• BJ’s Restaurants, Inc. (BJRI) announced on January 19, 2026 that Christopher P. Pinsak was appointed Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer. He has served as the Company’s Executive Vice President and Chief Restaurant Operations Officer since September 2024 and previously held senior operations roles at BJ’s dating back to 2004.

Key Details

• Appointment date: January 19, 2026.
• Internal promotion: Mr. Pinsak was Executive VP & Chief Restaurant Operations Officer (since Sep 2024); Senior VP of Operations (Jan 2010–Sep 2024); Regional VP of Operations (Nov 2004–Dec 2009).
• Prior experience: Director of Operations at Wood Ranch BBQ & Grill (Nov 2000–Oct 2004); Area Director at Brinker International (Jul 1987–Oct 2000).
• No related-party issues: He was not appointed pursuant to any arrangement with others, has no family ties to company executives or directors, and there are no transactions requiring disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.

Why It Matters

• This is an internal leadership promotion that keeps operational leadership continuity at BJ’s. Mr. Pinsak’s long tenure in BJ’s operations roles and prior restaurant management experience suggest continuity in operational strategy and restaurant execution—factors investors watch for in assessing execution risk. The filing also confirms there are no related-party or special arrangements tied to the appointment.