The earnings call reflected a positive sentiment with BJ's Restaurants reporting strong sales growth, improved profitability, and effective marketing initiatives. Operational efficiencies and enhanced team member retention further contributed to a robust performance. However, challenges like the decreased sales mix and inflationary pressures were noted.

Company Guidance

During BJ's Restaurants, Inc.'s second-quarter 2025 earnings call, the company reported a 2.9% comparable sales growth, driven by a 3.3% increase in traffic. The restaurant-level cash flow margins improved by 150 basis points to 17%, while the adjusted EBITDA margins increased by 120 basis points to 11.5%. CEO Lyle Tick highlighted the successful implementation of strategic initiatives that focus on enhancing the guest and team member experience, with a notable emphasis on the Pizookie Meal Deal, which contributed to traffic and engagement. The company also achieved a record-breaking Mother's Day and week, breaking 82 sales records, and saw a 42% increase in seated reservations compared to the previous year. Operating efficiencies contributed to a 16% reduction in comped meals, while net income for the quarter was $22.2 million, with diluted net earnings per share rising to $0.97. The company plans to continue its strategic initiatives with an expected annual comparable sales growth of approximately 2% and has adjusted its earnings expectations, forecasting restaurant-level operating profit between $211 million and $219 million.

Strong Comparable Sales Growth

BJ's Restaurants reported a 2.9% comparable sales growth, driven by a 3.3% increase in traffic, signaling strong brand resonance and successful guest engagement strategies.

Improved Profitability Metrics

Restaurant-level cash flow margins improved to 17% and adjusted EBITDA margins to 11.5%, with year-on-year improvements of 150 and 120 basis points, respectively.

Record-Breaking Mother's Day Sales

The company achieved a record-breaking Mother's Day week, breaking 82 sales records, demonstrating effective marketing and operational execution.

Successful Marketing Initiatives

The Pizookie Meal Deal and Snickers Pizookie drove increased traffic and engagement, with the Snickers Pizookie generating 5.8 billion earned impressions.

Operational Efficiency Improvements

Initiatives such as POS system improvements and the integration of DineTime reduced comped meals by 16% and improved reservation management, enhancing guest satisfaction and operational efficiency.

Positive Team Member Retention

Manager and team member retention improved significantly year-over-year, surpassing industry norms and 2019 levels, highlighting effective HR strategies.

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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