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Red Robin

Operations

Red Robin unit shuttered after hazardous situation with cleaning chemicals

 By Heather Lalley on Nov. 20, 2019

The incident comes days after a Buffalo Wild Wings manager was killed after inhaling a noxious combination of floor cleaning agents.

Financing

Red Robin suspends refranchising

 By Peter Romeo on Nov. 05, 2019

The decision follows an unprofitable quarter when traffic continued to slide.

Operations

Full-service chains continue to prune

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 24, 2019

Friendly’s, Red Robin plan more closings of underperforming units.

Marketing

Chili’s focuses on drawing more families

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 27, 2019

The Brinker International holding is inviting mom, dad and the kids to literally get on the bus for stress-free dinners.

Operations

Outback, Carrabba’s switch to a hybrid delivery setup

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 25, 2019

Parent Bloomin’ Brands is partnering with DoorDash, an arrangement that will also add lunch delivery from Bonefish Grill.

Financing

Red Robin bidder blasts board for its handling of offer

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 11, 2019

Vintage Capital contends in a public letter that negotiations would have brought a higher offer, but Red Robin wasn’t willing. It also alleges that the incoming CEO is getting too rich of a deal.

Marketing

Red Robin’s Q2 traffic falls 6.4% as bargains are downplayed

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 23, 2019

Management is focusing on higher-priced menu options to help margins while aiming to please value-hunters with improved operations.

Food

Which chain has the most craveable fries?

By Patricia Cobe on Aug. 23, 2019

Consumers rank their top 10 favorites from a field of hundreds.

Leadership

Red Robin brings aboard Hart, Pace, Conforti as directors

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 06, 2019

As part of the board realignment, Pattye Moore will retire as chairman once a new CEO is found.

Financing

Red Robin investor resubmits its purchase offer—this time, without rancor

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 18, 2019

Vintage Capital noted in its nonbinding bid that it is meeting with Red Robin’s leaders and hopes to keep the conversation “constructive.”

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