At a high level, there are two questions I ask our teams to consider: Is what we’re doing making things better or easier for our team members, or better or easier for our guests? BJ’s Restaurants’ Chief Executive Officer Lyle Tick tells Bloomberg Intelligence. In this episode of the Choppin’ It Up podcast, Tick sits down with BI’s senior restaurant and foodservice analyst Michael Halen to discuss the company’s simplification efforts. They also explore BJ’s culture and new restaurant development as well as alcohol consumption trends.

<p>At a high level, there are two questions I ask our teams to consider: Is what we&rsquo;re doing making things better or easier for our team members, or better or easier for our guests? BJ&rsquo;s Restaurants&rsquo; Chief Executive Officer Lyle Tick tells Bloomberg Intelligence. In this episode of the Choppin&rsquo; It Up podcast, Tick sits down with BI&rsquo;s senior restaurant and foodservice analyst Michael Halen to discuss the company&rsquo;s simplification efforts. They also explore BJ&rsquo;s culture and new restaurant development as well as alcohol consumption trends.</p>

“Choppin’ It Up” by Bloomberg Intelligence features conversations with analysts, executives and entrepreneurs that are shaping the future of the restaurant industry. Topics include human capital, ghost kitchens, menu pricing, the FAST Act and everything in between. The podcast is hosted by Senior Restaurant and Foodservice Analyst Michael Halen.

<p>“Choppin’ It Up” by Bloomberg Intelligence features conversations with analysts, executives and entrepreneurs that are shaping the future of the restaurant industry. Topics include human capital, ghost kitchens, menu pricing, the FAST Act and everything in between. The podcast is hosted by Senior Restaurant and Foodservice Analyst Michael Halen.</p>

Choppin’ It Up by Bloomberg Intelligence

BJ’s CEO on Simplification, Store Development

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