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3 days ago
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BJ's Restaurants appoints CEO
This story was originally published on Restaurant Dive. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily Restaurant Dive newsletter. BJ's Restaurants has promoted Lyle D. Tick to CEO and president, effective Thursday, the company said in a press release. In addition, the company's CFO, Thomas A. Houdek, will resign from his post on June 20. Tick, current president and chief concept officer, will succeed interim CEO C. Bradford Richmond, who will become special advisor to the CEO during Tick's transition. Richmond will remain a member of the board of directors. Tick joined BJ's Restaurants in September 2024, after serving as president and CEO at On the Border Mexican Grill & Cantina. He has played a key role in creating BJ's strategic vision, that is focused on the employee experience, menu and improved hospitality. BJ's Restaurants, which posted 1.7% same-store sales growth in Q1, has been without a permanent CEO since Gregory S. Levin stepped down from the role in late August. Levin was with the company for 19 years and became CEO in 2021. William Blair analyst Sharon Zackfia said Tick's promotion was 'unsurprising' and 'largely expected.' Tick has experience turning a brand around and driving sales. For roughly five years as brand president at Buffalo Wild Wings, Tick led a revitalization effort that included 'a return to its sport bar legacy, an updated design, and a revamped menu alongside the launch of the smaller delivery/takeout concept Buffalo Wild Wings GO,' Zackfia said. In the months since joining BJ's, Tick already has made a big impression. 'As President and Chief Concept Officer, Lyle has quickly re-focused the Company's core sales and profit-driving initiatives to further differentiate our concept while capturing opportunities to reduce operational complexity,' Lea Anne S. Ottinger, BJ's board chair, said in a statement. 'We are confident that under his leadership, BJ's will continue to drive sustainable growth and create long-term shareholder value.' The company's ongoing strategy to drive sales includes menu innovation, like its Pizookie Meal Deal, Tick said in the company's Q1 2025 earnings release. That item improved the chain's value proposition, he said during an earnings call. A Pizookie Platter, which combined four regular sized Pizookie's into one treat, gained significant play on social media, generating 57 million organic social impressions. The chain sold more than 24,000 platters, Tick said. Menu innovation contributed to a 2.7% traffic bump during the quarter. The chain also has been working on improving team member experience, such as updating its point-of-sales and kitchen display systems that can help employees input menu items, boost accuracy and speed of service. This has helped reduce comping of food and beverages by 13% year over year, Tick said. Recommended Reading BJ's Restaurants CEO, president Gregory Levin steps down
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3 days ago
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BJ's Restaurant announces Lyle D Tick as new president and CEO
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse has announced the appointment of Lyle D Tick as CEO and president. The current interim CEO, C Bradford Richmond, will transition into the role of CEO's special advisor and continue his service on the board of directors. Tick, who has been with BJ's since September 2024 as chief concept officer and president, has played a crucial role in developing the brand's vision, emphasising the team member experience and the offering of handcrafted food and beverages. Tick said: 'It is an honour to be appointed BJ's next CEO, and I am grateful to the board for their confidence in me. Since joining the leadership team last year, I have developed an even greater appreciation for the tremendous potential of the BJ's brand. 'I look forward to building on the foundations we have laid and continuing to work with Brad, the board, the leadership team and our team members around the country as we execute on our strategies to position BJ's for sustainable long-term success.' Tick was previously president and CEO of On the Border Mexican Grill & Cantina from December 2023 until August 2024 and brand president of Buffalo Wild Wings, part of the Inspire Brands group of restaurants, from 2018 to 2023. He led the the revitalisation of Buffalo Wild Wings, updating its restaurant design, overhauling the menu, and introducing the GO sub-brand. Founded in 1978, BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse operates and owns more than 200 casual dining establishments across 31 states. The brand offers dine-in, take-out, delivery and catering for large parties. In a recent collaboration with Mars, BJ's launched the SNICKERS Pizookie in April 2025. In 2024, the chain introduced a $13 Pizookie Meal Deal for customers seeking value in the face of the rising cost of living. "BJ's Restaurant announces Lyle D Tick as new president and CEO" was originally created and published by Verdict Food Service, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Sign in to access your portfolio
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28-05-2025
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LIST: National Burger Day deals for you
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — May 28 is National Burger Day, which means there are several deals to take advantage of. 2 NEWS has compiled a list of those deals, some of which have been ongoing since the start of the week. BJ's Restaurant and Brewhouse is offering a bundle deal for their classic cheeseburger. Those deals begin at $45 and includes four cheeseburgers, shredded lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, salad and chips or fries. The restaurant will also offer a burger and 'Pizookie' meal deal for $13. This meal includes a cheeseburger, lettuce, tomatoes, dill pickles, burger sauce, fries and a personal Pizookie. If you're in the mood to eat a burger from a restaurant known for its chicken wings, Buffalo Wild Wings is offering a deal that'll provide you one for half the usual price. This applies for takeout and delivery orders. Just use the code 'GOBURGER.' A more traditional choice for burger enthusiasts, the home of the Whopper is offering a free hamburger with a $1 purchase. The offer can only be used once and caps off a week of deals. Dairy Queen will offer its Stackburger for 99 cents if you purchase one at regular price. This deal ends June 1. The retail company is providing a digital coupon which will net customers a six pack of 'Private Selection Angus Beef Chuck Patties' for $6.99. The coupon can be downloaded via the app and redeemed there or in-store. Red Robin has been hosting a sweepstakes that will earn the winners a year's worth of burgers. Rewards members are automatically entered throughout the month of May. Single burgers today will cost $5.28, and that's valid for in-store, online and app purchases. Use code 'JUST528.' Beginning today and until June 1, Wendy's will be offering registered app users a Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger for 1 cent alongside any purchase. A bit different than the deals mentioned already, customers can purchase a $25 gift card for $19. 21 in-store through May 30. 2 NEWS will update this article accordingly. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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14-03-2025
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LIST: Pi Day deals at spots near you
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — March 14 is Pi Day, meaning there are a number of deals to take advantage of. Papa John's is offering a buy one, get one deal today for rewards members. To capitalize on the deal purchase one large or extra-large pizza, then you can get another of for $3.14. Rewards members have been receiving special deals all week. Customers can receive a medium pizza for, you guessed it, $3.14, with the purchase of a large or extra-large pizza. The deal is available for online and app purchases only, just use the code 'PIDAY.' Patrons can get a free slice of pie with their entrée today, just click here to use the coupon. If you get through one regular, full-size Pizookie, you can purchase another for, say it with me, $3.14. If you're place of business has any deals for Pi Day, email them to us at webdesk@ Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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13-03-2025
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Pi Day 2025: What chains, local restaurants have special discounts
Friday, March 14 marks Pi Day, a celebration of the mathematical constant that (roughly) equals 3.14. And in a shining testament to the United States' willingness to use anything as an excuse to eat calorie-dense food, American restaurants now commemorate Pi Day with deals on pies, pizza and other round fare. Here are some chain and local Indianapolis-area restaurants where you can find such deals this Pi Day. Homemade Ice Cream and Bakery Café 13230 Harrell Parkway, Noblesville, (317) 922-0016 and 10875 N. Michigan Road, Zionsville, (317) 210-9496, Homemade Café's expansive pie selection is down to $3.14 per slice for Pi Day. Flavors range from heartland classics like Dutch apple, cherry and chess to specialty pies like Boston cream and French silk. My Sugar Pie 40 E. Pine St., Zionsville, (317) 733-8717, This Zionsville bakery will offer $3.14 individual slices including flavors like pumpkin, sugar cream, Dutch apple and more. Pots and Pans Pie Co. 4915 N. College Ave., (317) 600-3475, Pots and Pans' monstrously sweet "FrankenPie" is back for Pi Day. The six-flavor pie includes slices of Pots and Pans' apple crumble, blackbottom frangipane, butterscotch, cashew coconut cream, pineapple passionfruit and sugar cream brûlée. The pie costs $42 and can be ordered for pick-up March 13 and 14. Rise'n Roll Bakery Multiple Indianapolis-area locations, Large pies are $3.14 off and small pies are $1.57 off at Rise'n Roll's Avon, Greenwood, Nora and Westfield bakeries this Pi Day. 7-Eleven brands Multiple Indianapolis-area locations, 7-Eleven and Speedway convenience stores will offer whole pizzas for $3.14 on Pi Day. Toppings include plain cheese, pepperoni and supreme (pepperoni, sausage, bell pepper, onion and mushroom). BJ's Restaurant and Brewhouse Locations in Avon, Greenwood and Noblesville, Dine-in guests at this California-based chain who buy one regular, full-size Pizookie — as the name suggests, a cookie the size of a small pizza in a skillet — can get a second one for $3.14 on March 14. The offer is available on all Pizookie flavors. Blaze Pizza Multiple Indianapolis-area locations, Customers of this Atlanta-based chain can buy one 11-inch pizza and receive a second 11-inch pizza of equal or lesser value for $3.14 on Pi Day. Dine-in customers will also receive a code, redeemable in the Blaze Pizza app, that unlocks another buy one, get one for $3.14 any time through the end of March, including on delivery orders. Burger King Multiple Indianapolis-area locations, Members of this multinational chain's Royal Perks program can purchase a slice of Burger King's Hershey's sundae pie for $3.14 through the Burger King app Friday. Papa Johns Multiple Indianapolis-area locations, Customers who join Papa Johns' rewards program by Friday can buy one large or extra-large pizza and receive another of equal or lesser value for $3.14 on Pi Day. Pizza Hut Multiple Indianapolis-area locations, Pizza Hut on Friday will offer its "pizza charcuterie" meal, which includes two medium pizzas, eight boneless wings and breadsticks for $25. Contact dining reporter Bradley Hohulin at bhohulin@ You can follow him on Twitter/X @BradleyHohulin and stay up to date with Indy dining news by signing up for the Indylicious newsletter. This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: Chains, local restaurants with discounts for Pi Day
