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BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse

Operations

BJ's is testing QSR-style ordering in some restaurants

 By Joe Guszkowski on Apr. 28, 2023

It’s one of a number of efforts to boost speed at the casual-dining chain, including a smaller menu.

Financing

BJ's to trim menu by 10% as part of cost-cutting efforts

 By Joe Guszkowski on Feb. 21, 2023

One of the industry's biggest menus is getting smaller, but executives said they don't foresee it hurting sales.

Financing

BJ’s says cost-saving efforts are poised to pay off

By Joe Guszkowski on Oct. 20, 2022

Changes such as new chicken wings and more efficient scheduling are expected to add 200 basis points to its margins.

Beverage

Looking for a less painful way to discount, restaurants make happy hours all day long

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 17, 2022

As they look to provide value during a time of high inflation, full-service restaurants are sacrificing some of their highest-margin items: drinks.

Marketing

BJ’s launches $10 Pizookie subscription

By Joe Guszkowski on Aug. 29, 2022

The Pizookie Pass sold out within an hour Monday. It will entitle 200 loyalty members to the popular dessert every day of September.

Financing

As BJ’s wrestles with inflation, its guests remain unfazed

By Joe Guszkowski on Jul. 22, 2022

Customers haven’t reacted to higher prices yet, but more hikes are coming at the casual-dining chain.

Financing

BJ’s posts record Q1 despite omicron impact

By Joe Guszkowski on Apr. 21, 2022

As its restaurants staffed up again, sales followed, helping the chain generate its highest revenues ever for the period.

Leadership

BJ's Chief Growth Officer Kevin Mayer is leaving the company

By Joe Guszkowski on Mar. 25, 2022

Mayer had been with the chain for more than seven years, most of which were spent as CMO.

Financing

BJ’s recovery snatched away by omicron

By Joe Guszkowski on Feb. 18, 2022

The chain was hit harder than most by the COVID-19 variant in December and January, when an “unprecedented” number of its workers got sick.

Workforce

Overtime costs surge for restaurants as fewer workers shoulder the workload

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 18, 2022

Employers are also finding that more hours are needed because new hires aren't as efficient.

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