BJ’s Restaurants Inc. on Thursday reported second quarter revenue rose 6.4% to $389 million and same-store sales, a key industry metric, increased 6.5%. The Huntington Beach-based company said that the second quarter marked its eighth consecutive quarter of same-store sales growth, driven by an 8.3% jump in traffic during what BJ’s calls its “celebration season.” Chief Executive Lyle Tick said the casual dining chain continues to outperform industry benchmarks (Nasdaq: BJRI). Chief Financial Officer Todd Wilson added that BJ’s Restaurants is raising its 2026 guidance based on consistent growth in sales and profit. The company now expects same-store sales to grow 3% to 4% in 2026, up from its previous forecast of 1% to 3%.