Monika Saxena Named Brand President of BJ’s Restaurants, Inc.

(NASDAQ:BJRI) BJ’s Restaurants, Inc. announced that Monika Saxena has been appointed Brand President, effective June 3, 2026. Ms. Saxena previously served as Executive Vice President of Brand Marketing for LongHorn Steakhouse at Darden Restaurants, Inc. from 2018 to 2026, where she played a critical role in positioning the brand to deliver 20 consecutive quarters of positive comparable restaurant sales growth. BJ’s Restaurants, Inc. was founded in 1978 and owns and operates over 200 restaurants across 31 states. The company has been a pioneer in craft brewing since 1996, serving award-winning proprietary handcrafted beers brewed at operations in four states and by independent third-party craft brewers. BJ’s is the winner of the 2025 Vibe Vista Award for Best Beer Program and 2024 Best Overall Beverage Program. All BJ’s locations offer dine in, take out, delivery and large party catering. The company states that forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and assumptions regarding future events, business strategies, and operating results.