BJ’s Restaurants Promotes Christopher Pinsak to Chief Operating Officer

BJ’s Restaurants ( (BJRI) ) has provided an announcement.

On January 19, 2026, BJ’s Restaurants, Inc. appointed veteran operations leader Christopher P. Pinsak as Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer, formalizing his promotion from Executive Vice President and Chief Restaurant Operations Officer, a role he had held since September 2024. Pinsak brings more than two decades of leadership experience within BJ’s—spanning roles from Regional Vice President of Operations to Senior Vice President of Operations—and prior management posts at Wood Ranch BBQ & Grill and Brinker International’s Chili’s Grill & Bar, positioning him as a continuity-focused choice expected to reinforce operational execution without any disclosed related-party or conflict-of-interest concerns.

The most recent analyst rating on (BJRI) stock is a Buy with a $50.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on BJ’s Restaurants stock, see the BJRI Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on BJRI Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, BJRI is a Outperform.

BJ’s Restaurants demonstrates strong financial performance with solid revenue growth and improved profitability. Technical indicators show bullish momentum, but high valuation and cost management challenges present risks. The earnings call supports a positive outlook, despite some operational challenges.

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More about BJ’s Restaurants

BJ’s Restaurants, Inc. operates in the casual dining restaurant industry, running a chain of full-service restaurants that focus on a broad menu including pizzas, entrees, and craft beers, primarily targeting U.S. consumers seeking a sit-down dining experience.

Average Trading Volume: 469,052

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: $936.1M

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