UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
Current Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 17, 2016
BJ'S RESTAURANTS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| California | 0-21423 | 33-0485615 |
| (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
7755 Center Avenue, Suite 300
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (714) 500-2400
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Item 8.01 Other Events.
Effective March 17, 2016, Mr. Mark A. McEachen stepped down from his role on the Board of Directors of BJ's Restaurants, Inc. (the "Company"). Mr. McEachen indicated that his resignation was prompted by his concern that the scope of his duties as President and Chief Executive Officer of Education Management Corporation would prevent him from properly sustaining his role as a director of the Company.
The Company announced that the vacancy in the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors created by Mr. McEachen's resignation would be filled by Patrick Walsh and that the vacancy in the Compensation Committee of the Board would be filled by Noah Elbogen.
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| BJ'S RESTAURANTS, INC. | ||
| Date: March 22, 2016 | By: | /s/ Gregory S. Levin |
| Gregory S. Levin, Chief Financial Officer and | ||
| Principal Accounting Officer | ||