BJRILOW SIGNALOPERATIONAL10-K

BJ's Restaurant completed operational improvements including a pizza reformulation and expanded their footprint by one location while maintaining stable financial metrics.

The company's November 2025 pizza reformulation represents a meaningful product enhancement that could drive customer satisfaction and sales growth. The addition of one new restaurant location demonstrates continued, measured expansion despite the challenging restaurant industry environment.

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FINANCIAL ANALYSIS

BJ's financial position remained stable with interest expense declining meaningfully from $144K to $54K, indicating improved debt management efficiency. Total debt increased modestly from $66.5M to $85.0M, likely reflecting normal capital allocation for restaurant operations and expansion. The overall financial picture suggests a company managing its capital structure prudently while investing in operational improvements.

FINANCIAL STATEMENT CHANGES
Interest Expense
P&L
-62.5%
$144K$54K

Interest expense declined — debt repayment or refinancing at lower rates improving earnings quality.

Total Debt
Balance Sheet
+27.8%
$66.5M$85.0M

Debt rose 27.8% — additional borrowing for investment or operations; monitor coverage ratios.

LANGUAGE CHANGES
NEW — 2026-03-02
PRIOR — 2025-02-26
ADDED
As of Februar y 25, 2026, 21,197,187 sh ares of the common stock of the Registrant were outstanding.
All fiscal years presented in this Form 10-K consisted of 52 weeks.
BJ s is a national restaurant chain that, as of February 27, 2026, owns and operates 219 restaurants located in 31 states.
Since 2022, we have been engaged in a remodel initiative to ensure that our restaurants maintain their contemporary look and feel.
In November 2025, we reimagined our signature deep-dish pizza from the crust up introducing reformulated hand-pressed dough, sauce made with vine-ripened tomatoes, and a new creamy mozzarella blend.
These product enhancements were supported by updated training procedures to ensure consistent execution.
We believe the initiative will strengthen a core brand pillar, elevate the guest experience, and reinforce our commitment to quality and innovation.
While we have reimaged our deep-dish pizza, we still continue to offer almost 20 signature flavors and made-to-order combinations in both our tavern-cut and deep-dish styles.
In addition to our pizza, we also offer slow roast large format proteins including prime rib, wings, double bone-in pork chops and tri-tip sirloin, as well as our better-for-you EnLIGHTened Entrees .
In 2025, with the addition of our hard root beer and hard lemonade, we now offer 14 year-round signature BJ s beers and beyond beer options as well as one or more rotating seasonal BJ s beers on tap at any one time.
REMOVED
As of February 24, 20 25, 22,718,160 shares o f the common stock of the Registrant were outstanding.
All fiscal years presented in this Form 10-K, with the exception of fiscal year 2022, consisted of 52 weeks.
Additionally, all quarters, with the exception of the fourth quarter in fiscal year 2022, consisted of 13 weeks.
Fiscal year 2022 consisted of 53 weeks, with a 14-week fourth quarter; therefore, all financial references to fiscal year 2022 assume 53 weeks of operations, unless noted otherwise.
BJ s is a national restaurant chain that, as of February 26, 2025, owns and operates 218 restaurants located in 31 states.
In 2022, we started a remodel initiative to ensure that our restaurants maintain their contemporary look and feel.
To date, we have remodeled approximately 70 of our older restaurants, and we plan to continue remodeling selected restaurants in 2025.
Building on our early pizza legacy, we offer almost 20 signature flavors of pizza and made-to-order combinations in tavern-cut and deep-dish styles.
Our hand-pressed deep-dish pizza dough is double proofed which means it rises twice elevating its presentation and taste.
We also offer slow roast large format proteins including prime rib, double bone-in pork chops and tri-tip sirloin, as well as our better-for-you EnLIGHTened Entrees .
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