BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse Goes 'Bananas' with the New Nutella® Gone Bananas Pizookie®

Starting today, guests can enjoy an all-new take on BJ's signature dessert made with its first-ever baked banana bread cookie base, two scoops of rich vanilla bean ice cream, Nutella® drizzle and crushed hazelnuts

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif., Oct. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse (NASDAQ: BJRI) is going bananas, and is bringing the whole table along! Introducing the Nutella® Gone Bananas Pizookie®, a sweet banana bread twist on BJ's world-famous Pizookie® dessert, available starting today at all locations nationwide, while supplies last.

Built on a freshly baked banana bread cookie, a first-of-its-kind Pizookie® base, the Nutella® Gone Bananas Pizookie® is finished with two scoops of rich vanilla bean ice cream, a drizzle of Nutella® and crushed hazelnuts for a satisfying crunch. Warm, gooey and bakery-inspired, every spoonful brings cozy, fresh-baked comfort with a rich, nutty finish.

Bananas are emerging as one of the most talked about flavors of the year, and BJ's Restaurant is giving it the spotlight in its new Nutella® Gone Bananas Pizookie®. Featuring banana as the centerpiece and complemented by Nutella®, the dessert offers guests a fresh take on a flavor they already enjoy, finished with the signature richness of a BJ's Pizookie®.

"We're always looking to what's next in our culinary innovation pipeline, and we love giving our guests a chance to weigh in on the ideas we're exploring," said Monika Saxena, Brand President at BJ's Restaurants, Inc. "When we shared potential Pizookie® flavors on social media in July, banana and Nutella® was the top-voted combination. From there, we put our BJ's twist on it with an all-new banana bread base that feels especially fitting for the holiday season."

The Nutella® Gone Bananas Pizookie® is available beginning today at all BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse locations nationwide for a limited time. Guests can enjoy it for $5 on Pizookie® Tuesday or add it to the $13 Pizookie® Meal Deal, available all day Monday through Friday, for an additional $5.

With the holiday season right around the corner, the Nutella® Gone Bananas Pizookie® is a sweet way to gather your friends and family for a treat worth sharing, and an easy way to turn any night out into an occasion.

For more information on the Nutella® Gone Bananas Pizookie® or to explore the full Pizookie® lineup, visit www.bjsrestaurants.com or follow @bjsrestaurants on Instagram, Facebook and X.

About BJ's Restaurants, Inc.
Founded in 1978, BJ's Restaurants, Inc. is a national casual dining brand with deep brewhouse roots delivering premium food and memorable experiences. With more than 200 restaurants across 31 states, BJ's brings guests together to celebrate life's everyday moments over chef-crafted food, award-winning house crafted beer and genuine hospitality in a fresh atmosphere. With signature deep-dish pizzas, the often imitated but never replicated world-famous Pizookie® dessert, pours and more, BJ's offers something for every taste and every occasion. A pioneer in craft brewing, BJ's is the most decorated restaurant-brewery in the country, earning over 270 medals since 1996, including the 2025 Questex Vibe Vista Award for Best Beer Program and top rankings across multiple categories at the 2026 World Beer Cup and North American Beer Awards. Whether gathering with family for a weeknight dinner, catching the game with friends or raising a glass to life's biggest milestones, BJ's is where moments turn into lasting memories.

About Nutella®
Nutella was born in 1964. The unique hazelnut spread that millions of people around the world love is made with a meticulous selection of high-quality ingredients and an exacting, artisan-inspired production. Today, the popular hazelnut spread is available in around 160 countries worldwide and has expanded to offer delicious snacks filled with creamy Nutella, including Nutella Biscuits, Nutella B-ready, and Nutella & Go.

About Ferrero®
Ferrero began in the small town of Alba in Piedmont, Italy, in 1946. Today, it is one of the world's largest sweet-packaged food companies, with over 35 iconic brands sold in more than 170 countries. The Ferrero Group brings joy to people around the world with much-loved treats and snacks including Nutella®, Kinder®, Tic Tac®, and Ferrero Rocher®. More than 47,000 employees are passionate about helping people celebrate life's special moments. The Ferrero Group's family culture, now in its third generation, is based on dedication to quality and excellence, heritage, and a commitment to the planet and communities in which we operate. 

Ferrero entered the North American market in 1969 and has grown to more than 5,400 employees in 15 plants and warehouses, and eight offices in North America across the United States, Canada, and the Caribbean. It has expanded its presence and portfolio with the addition of iconic brands such as Butterfinger®, CRUNCH®, Keebler®, Famous Amos®, Mother's Cookies®, and other distinctive cookie and chocolate brands. Follow @FerreroNACorp on X and Instagram. www.ferreronorthamerica.com 

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