BJ’s Restaurants promotes Christopher Pinsak to COO

Core Insights - Christopher Pinsak has been promoted to chief operating officer of BJ's Restaurants, having previously served as executive vice president and chief restaurant operations officer since September 2024 [1] - Pinsak has a long history with the company, joining in 2004 and holding various positions, including senior regional vice president and director of operations for Wood Ranch BBQ & Grill [2] - His appointment follows the recent naming of Lyle Tick as CEO, and the company has implemented a strategic plan focusing on core menu offerings, leveraging its Pizookie platform, simplifying operations, and enhancing the dining environment [3] Company Performance - BJ's Restaurants reported its fifth consecutive quarter of sales and traffic growth, along with its fourth consecutive quarter of profit expansion as of November [3]