The earnings call presented a positive outlook with notable achievements in comparable sales growth, improved profitability, and operational efficiency. However, challenges such as a soft start to July and inflationary pressures were also discussed. The balance of highlights and lowlights suggests a stable performance with strong strategic initiatives underway.

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Q3 2025

During BJ's Restaurants' second quarter 2025 earnings call, CEO Lyle Tick highlighted the company's strong performance, with a 2.9% increase in comparable sales driven by a 3.3% rise in traffic. Restaurant-level cash flow margins improved by 150 basis points to 17%, while adjusted EBITDA margins increased by 120 basis points to 11.5%. The company reported $366 million in sales, marking a 4.5% year-over-year growth. The Pizookie Meal Deal has been a significant driver of traffic and guest engagement, contributing to a 42% increase in seated reservations. The marketing efforts around this offering, including the Snickers Pizookie, generated 5.8 billion earned media impressions. The company's strategic focus remains on enhancing the guest and team member experience, with continued investments in training and operational improvements. Looking ahead, BJ's Restaurants aims for 2% comparable sales growth for the second half of 2025, with plans to roll out longer-term strategic initiatives and a revamped pizza platform in Q4.

Comparable Sales and Traffic Growth

BJ's Restaurants reported a 2.9% increase in comparable sales and a 3.3% increase in traffic growth for Q2 2025, indicating strong brand resonance.

Record-Breaking Mother's Day Sales

The company achieved record-breaking sales during Mother's Day week, setting 82 sales records, followed by a strong Father's Day performance.

Improved Profitability and Margins

Restaurant-level cash flow margins improved by 150 basis points to 17%, and adjusted EBITDA margins improved by 120 basis points to 11.5% year-over-year.

Operational Efficiency Enhancements

Operational improvements, including practical POS and KDS system updates, led to a double-digit reduction in comped food and beverage year-over-year.

Strong Engagement and PR Success

The limited-time Snickers Pizookie generated 5.8 billion earned impressions and ranked among the top 3 selling seasonal Pizookies.

Increased Seated Reservations

A 42% increase in seated reservations for large parties was reported in Q2 compared to the previous year.

BJ's Restaurants (BJRI) Earnings, Revenues Date & History

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BJRI Earnings History

Report Date	Fiscal Quarter	Forecast / EPS	Last Year's EPS	EPS YoY Change	Slides	Play Transcript
Oct 23, 2025	2025 (Q3)	0.06 / -	-0.13	―	―	―
Jul 31, 2025	2025 (Q2)	0.72 / 0.97	0.72	34.72% (+0.25)	―
May 01, 2025	2025 (Q1)	0.39 / 0.59	0.32	84.37% (+0.27)	―
Feb 20, 2025	2024 (Q4)	0.34 / 0.47	0.34	38.24% (+0.13)	―
Oct 31, 2024	2024 (Q3)	0.02 / -0.13	-0.16	18.75% (+0.03)	―
Jul 25, 2024	2024 (Q2)	0.51 / 0.72	0.5	44.00% (+0.22)	―
May 02, 2024	2024 (Q1)	0.17 / 0.32	0.15	113.33% (+0.17)	―
Feb 15, 2024	2023 (Q4)	0.28 / 0.34	0.07	385.71% (+0.27)	―
Oct 26, 2023	2023 (Q3)	>-0.01 / -0.16	-0.07	-128.57% (-0.09)	―
Jul 27, 2023	2023 (Q2)	0.33 / 0.50	0.01	4900.00% (+0.49)	―

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BJRI Earnings-Related Price Changes

Report Date	Price 1 Day Before	Price 1 Day After	Percentage Change
Jul 31, 2025	$35.43	$34.17	-3.56%
May 01, 2025	$33.49	$37.91	+13.20%
Feb 20, 2025	$35.74	$38.05	+6.46%
Oct 31, 2024	$37.09	$33.99	-8.36%

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