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Red Robin

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.

Leadership

Red Robin Chief People Officer Wayne Davis is leaving the company

By Joe Guszkowski on Apr. 27, 2023

Davis’ departure is the latest change to the chain’s C-suite under new CEO G.J. Hart.

Financing

Red Robin's recovery gets off to a fast start

By Joe Guszkowski on Feb. 28, 2023

Staffing changes and new grills are already paying dividends for the chain, but executives cautioned that a full turnaround will take time.

Leadership

Red Robin hires Brian Sullivan as culinary chief amid menu revamp

By Joe Guszkowski on Feb. 02, 2023

Sullivan was the longtime top chef at California Pizza Kitchen, where he worked with Red Robin CEO G.J. Hart.

Financing

Red Robin to invest in new grills as part of turnaround effort

By Joe Guszkowski on Jan. 09, 2023

The flat-top grills are expected to improve the chain’s burgers. They’re part of a five-point “north star” developed by new CEO G.J. Hart.

Leadership

Red Robin COO Michael Buchmeier is leaving the company

By Joe Guszkowski on Dec. 16, 2022

Buchmeier, who has spent a combined 25 years at the chain, is the latest C-suite departure under new CEO G.J. Hart.

Financing

G.J. Hart’s vision for Red Robin: Better burgers and more managers

By Joe Guszkowski on Nov. 03, 2022

The new CEO wants to get the brand back on track by improving its menu and correcting past missteps.

Leadership

Red Robin names Todd Wilson CFO amid slew of leadership changes

By Joe Guszkowski on Oct. 31, 2022

The chain also appointed a new chief legal officer and announced the departures of its CIO and chief concept officer, setting the stage for an almost entirely revamped C-suite under new CEO G.J. Hart.

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