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Red Robin

Financing

Red Robin sells 10 restaurants for $24M in sale-leaseback deal

 By Joe Guszkowski on Mar. 04, 2024

It’s the third such deal over the past year for the chain, which will use the proceeds to pay down debt.

Marketing

Searching for traffic, Red Robin plans to tout free refills

 By Joe Guszkowski on Feb. 29, 2024

The chain has earmarked $3 million to remind customers of the more than 30 bottomless options on its menu.

Leadership

National Restaurant Association names new officers, board members

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 05, 2024

The NRA Educational Foundation has also announced its leaders for the coming year.

Operations

Red Robin expects to save $5M a year by hand-breading its chicken

By Joe Guszkowski on Nov. 02, 2023

The move will help offset some of the $8 million per quarter the chain is spending on better food and staffing.

Financing

At Red Robin, dine-in thrives while delivery dives

By Joe Guszkowski on Aug. 17, 2023

Price-conscious guests and the loss of MrBeast Burger took a bite out of delivery sales. But the chain is more focused on the dining room, anyway.

Technology

Red Robin to stop using MrBeast Burger, other virtual brands

By Joe Guszkowski on Jul. 12, 2023

The chain is turning its focus inward as part of a turnaround effort, said CEO GJ Hart. It's one of MrBeast Burger's largest fulfillment partners.

Operations

Red Robin's turnaround begins with juicier burgers

By Joe Guszkowski on Jul. 11, 2023

The chain is completely overhauling its signature item in an effort to make good on the “Gourmet” in its name.

Financing

Red Robin sells 9 stores for $29M in sale-leaseback deal

By Joe Guszkowski on Jun. 05, 2023

The chain will use the proceeds to repay debt, fund capital projects and buy back stock. It hopes to do the same with other restaurants.

Financing

Red Robin's revamp takes a bite out of wait times

By Joe Guszkowski on May 24, 2023

Just 2% of guests now report waiting more than 15 minutes for a table, an 8-point improvement from a year ago.

Leadership

Red Robin fills out C-suite with marketing, development chiefs

By Joe Guszkowski on May 01, 2023

New CMO Kevin Mayer comes from BJ’s, while Chief Business Development Officer Jason Rusk has spent 25 years at Red Robin. The chain also hired an interim chief people officer.

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