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Apr 04, 2023

BJ's Q1 2023 Earnings Report

Reported strong Q1 2023 results driven by sales and productivity initiatives and commitment to service.

Key Takeaways

BJ's Restaurants reported a strong first quarter with improved restaurant margins and progress on sales and productivity initiatives. The company opened a new restaurant in Orland Park, Illinois, and is planning to remodel more than 30 restaurants this year.

Restaurant margins improved by 280 basis points to 12.6% year-over-year.

Opened a new restaurant in Orland Park, Illinois, and one in San Antonio, Texas early in the second quarter.

Plans to remodel more than 30 restaurants this year, or approximately 15% of the restaurant base.

Reiterated confidence in long-term potential to grow to at least 425 restaurants.

Total Revenue
$341M
Previous year: $299M
+14.2%
EPS
$0.15
Previous year: $0.06
+150.0%

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Forward Guidance

BJ's Restaurants plans to open five new restaurants in 2023 and remodel more than 30 restaurants, aiming for attractive financial returns and guest traffic gains.