BJs RESTAURANTS INC Revenue Disclosure
2. Revenue Recognition
Revenue recognized on our Consolidated Statements of Operations for the redemption of gift cards and loyalty rewards deferred at the beginning of each respective fiscal year were as follows (in thousands):
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Fiscal Year |
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2025 |
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2024 |
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2023 |
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Revenue recognized from gift card liability |
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$ |
10,691 |
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$ |
10,629 |
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$ |
11,261 |
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Revenue recognized from guest loyalty program |
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$ |
9,139 |
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$ |
7,031 |
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$ |
7,166 |
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Historical Timeline
| Fiscal Year | Filed | |
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| 2025 | Mar 2, 2026 | Showing above |
| 2024 | Feb 26, 2025 | |
| 2023 | Feb 28, 2023 | |
| 2021 | Feb 25, 2022 | |
About Revenue Disclosures
Revenue disclosures under ASC 606 explain how a company identifies performance obligations, allocates transaction prices, and determines when revenue is recognized. This section is essential for understanding whether reported revenue reflects genuine economic activity or aggressive accounting choices. Analysts examine the mix of point-in-time versus over-time recognition, which directly affects revenue timing and comparability.
Key signals: rising contract liabilities (deferred revenue) suggest strong future revenue visibility, while declining contract assets may indicate slowing project milestones. Watch for variable consideration estimates — rebates, returns, and performance bonuses that require management judgment. Significant changes in disaggregated revenue by geography or product line can reveal shifting business mix before it appears in headline numbers. Compare revenue growth against contract liability growth to assess sustainability, and scrutinize any changes in the timing of recognition that coincide with earnings pressure.