American restaurant chain, headquartered in Huntington Beach, California. Some bj pizookie feature microbreweries that supply beer to other locations in the chain.
BJ’s was founded in 1978 and first opened in Santa Ana, California, as BJ’s Chicago Pizzeria by Mike Phillips and Bill Cunningham. By 1996, seven restaurants had opened between San Diego and Los Angeles. Between 2010 and 2011, the National Retail Federation named it as one of the 10 fastest growing restaurants in the U. In October 2012, Greg Trojan became President and CEO.
In 2013, BJ’s produced a combined total of 60,000 barrels annually at their 11 brewery restaurants to serve their chain of 136 restaurants in 15 states. In 2010, the company’s BJ’s Hefelightzen was awarded a gold medal at the Great American Beer Festival. Some of the company’s beers have been awarded gold and silver medals at various beer brewing competitions throughout the world. Company Overview of BJ’s Restaurants, Inc”. Restaurants : BJ’s Dishes Pizza That Pans Out”.
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