Red Robin

Financing

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

The inducement grants incentivize Hart to boost the chain’s share price, which has lost more than half of its value this year.

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