Red Robin

Financing

Red Robin dials up value after ‘disappointing’ quarter

Following a successful $10 meal deal, the chain is queuing up happy hour and lunch specials, even as it works to keep costs down.

Leadership

G.J. Hart named next CEO, president of Red Robin

The industry veteran will come out of retirement to replace Paul Murphy, who is retiring at the end of the year.

The restaurant veteran will step down at the end of the year after his agreed-upon three-year term comes to a close.

The chain believes a new $10 value meal combined with strong LTOs will give price-conscious guests more options.

Staffing challenges have slowed the chain’s comeback from COVID. But these underlying trends have the brand feeling good about the future.

Sales at the burger chain returned to 2019 levels, and labor improvements are driving further growth.

Global flavors trend at Firehouse, Ledo Pizza and Cava; Newk’s, Sweetgreen and Dog Haus play up plants; Toasted Yolk and Eggs Up Grill go big on breakfast; and Krispy Kreme and Eureka get spooky.

Unfilled positions prompted the chain to cut hours, reducing the top and bottom lines.

Regas was renowned in the Southeast for the service provided at his family's namesake restaurant in Knoxville, Tenn.

The burger chain plans to expand the concept into more than 200 of its restaurants by the end of the year.

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