BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse

Curbside service shifts into the fast lane

Delivery was supposed to be the big gainer of the pandemic. But operators have discovered that an old service coupled with new technology is what they’re seeing as a greater sales opportunity.

Leadership

BJ's gives headquarters staff stock to offset lost pay

Salaries are being reinstated to pre-COVID levels, and an investor will still monitor board discussions despite a shareholder vote.

Operations

Six questions the pandemic has yet to answer for restaurants

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 08, 2020

As the crisis enters its fifth month, operators are still looking for insight on these matters keeping them up at night.

Marketing

The July 4 weekend sparks menu tie-ins

By Patricia Cobe on Jun. 30, 2020

Restaurants launch all-American specials to celebrate Independence Day.

Food

Father’s Day generates new takes on meal promotions

By Patricia Cobe on Jun. 16, 2020

Restaurants offer both dine-in and to-go packages to celebrate dad.

Financing

Off-premise proves an effective bridge for casual dining

By Peter Romeo on May 21, 2020

Takeout and delivery have helped many of the segment's big brands weather the lockdown of dining rooms. Will that momentum continue?

Financing

BJ's nears break-even point, even at 25% capacity

By Peter Romeo on May 08, 2020

Stores in Texas have generated $20,500 in weekly on-premise sales, even with three of every four seats out of use.

Financing

Investors find opportunity in public casual-dining chains

By Jonathan Maze on May 04, 2020

First Cheesecake Factory, then BJ’s Restaurants, now Dave & Buster’s. RB’s The Bottom Line looks at the latest trend in investing amid the coronavirus.

Financing