2019’s Most Newsworthy Item in the Burger Segment: The Plant-Based Explosion
Plant-based meat alternatives rose in 2019 with brands like Impossible Burger.
· 1851 Franchise· November 6, 2019
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Red Robin is a company in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 2015. 200 stories link here, each summarized from the original publisher. * Red Robin board members James Pappas and Chris Martin have exited the board after supporting a turnaround plan that included debt reduction and potential refranchising strategies, which has led to improvements in the company's finances and stock price [[2026-10-28 2 Red Robin board members bow out following improvements (0c5a33)]]. * Red Robin is offering a free Red's Big Tavern Burger with Bottomless Steak Fries to veterans and active-duty military members on Veterans Day [[2026-10-22 Red Robin Offers Free Burger and Bottomless Steak Fries to Military Heroes This (c356ac)]]. * Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. will release its fiscal third quarter 2026 results on November 4, 2026 [[2026-10-15 Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. to Release Fiscal Third Quarter 2026 Results on (902d96)]]. * Red Robin introduces the Prime Rib Stack Burger, a limited-time burger featuring a hand-pressed beef patty, tender sliced prime rib, and other toppings [[2026-10-14 Red Robin Stacks Up the Flavor with the Introduction of the Prime Rib Stack Burg (bc373a)]]. * Red Robin has completed the refranchising of 108 corporate-owned locations to three multi-unit operators for $89.4 million [[2026-09-03 Red Robin Sells 108 Restaurants for $89.4M (7c2bb7)]]. * Red Robin has completed the sale of 108 company-owned restaurants to three separate buyers, generating roughly $89.4 million [[2026-09-02 Red Robin completes sale of 108 company-owned restaurants (29c403)]]. * Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. has completed the sale of 108 company-owned restaurants for $89.4 million as part of its refranchising transactions [[2026-09-02 Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc., Completes Sale of 108 Restaurants for $89.4 Mil (1b99a8)]]. * Red Robin is appointing Scott Hudler as Chief Marketing Officer, who brings over 25 years of experience in the restaurant and retail industries [[2026-08-11 Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. to Appoint Scott Hudler Chief Marketing Officer (b7dbbe)]]. * Red Robin introduces the Dinner Double Feature, a meal combination with two half-portion entrée selections, coleslaw, a Bottomless Side, and an appetizer or dessert for $17.99 [[2026-08-10 Red Robin Redefines Dinner Value with New Dinner Double Feature for $17.99 (9ad265)]]. * Red Robin adds Kelce brothers’ Garage Beer to the menu as part of its brand turnaround strategy [[2026-07-28 Red Robin adds Kelce brothers’ Garage Beer to the menu (f5787d)]]. * Red Robin refranchises 86 units for $72.5M as part of its refranchising and turnaround strategy to raise capital and pay down debt [[2026-06-16 Red Robin refranchises 86 units for $72.5M (50fcbf)]]. * Red Robin to sell 86 restaurants to franchisees for $72.5M as part of its refranchising effort to pay down debt [[202 Filed under Restaurants / Burger.
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Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews Salutes Military Members with a Free Red's Tavern Double® Burger and Bottomless Fries® on Veterans Day
Red Robin gives veterans a free burger and fries on Veterans Day
· Franchising.com· November 4, 2019
Why The Counter Keeps Innovating Past 1 Million Flavor Combinations
The Counter's Director of Research and Development, Scott Weaver, discusses the brand's commitment to innovation, offering over a million flavor combinations on its menu.
· 1851 Franchise· July 15, 2019
Burger Chain Red Robin Turns Down Meeting With Potential Buyers
Red Robin has turned down a private meeting with potential buyers, led by Vintage Capital Management LLC, citing tensions between shareholders, board members, and company leadership.
· 1851 Franchise· June 27, 2019
Red Robin Goes On Tour With New Food Truck
Red Robin celebrates its 50th anniversary with a new food truck, the 'Forever Yummm' truck, which will visit nine states around the country.
· 1851 Franchise· February 5, 2019
Red Robin Selects New CFO
Red Robin selects Lynn Schweinfurth as its new CFO, with Schweinfurth bringing extensive strategic, finance, and capital markets experience to the role.
· 1851 Franchise· January 4, 2019
Marco's Pizza Picks Ron Stilwell for Chief Development Officer Role
Marco's Pizza appoints Ron Stilwell as Chief Development Officer, focusing on streamlining development processes and attracting multi-unit owned stores.
· 1851 Franchise· November 20, 2018
Red Robin to Focus on Improving Service Standards After Seeing Foot Traffic Decline
Red Robin reports a decline in foot traffic and plans to focus on improving service standards in the fourth quarter.
· 1851 Franchise· November 7, 2018
Red Robin Announces Chief Accounting Officer
Red Robin promotes Dave Hansen to chief accounting officer, marking a leadership change within the company.
· 1851 Franchise· November 5, 2018
Nation’s Restaurant News Announces 2018 Golden Chain Award Winners
Nation’s Restaurant News announces the 2018 Golden Chain Award winners, honoring multi-unit restaurant executives who demonstrate key leadership qualities.
· 1851 Franchise· October 1, 2018
The Counter Franchise Focuses on R&D to Innovate Its Specialty Burgers
The Counter Franchise Focuses on R&D to Innovate Its Specialty Burgers, with a focus on quality and customization.
· 1851 Franchise· September 10, 2018
Red Robin Promotes CFO Guy Constant to Operations Chief
Red Robin promotes CFO Guy Constant to operations chief, with Constant taking over the duties of the role and responsible for running company and franchise operations.
· 1851 Franchise· September 5, 2018
Red Robin Sees Shift to Delivery Over Dine-In
Red Robin notes a shift to delivery over dine-in, with a decline in same-store sales and overall guest traffic.
· 1851 Franchise· August 23, 2018
Red Robin Stock Dips After Warning of Poor Q2 Results
Red Robin stock dips after warning of poor Q2 results, with same-store sales down 2.6% and guest traffic down 0.7%.
· 1851 Franchise· August 6, 2018
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· 1851 Franchise· June 22, 2018
NRN: Red Robin Off-Premise Sales Rise Nearly 40 Percent
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers Inc. has announced the company’s Q1 financials, and the results are, according to CEO Denny Marie Post, “a mixed bag.”
· 1851 Franchise· May 24, 2018
Top 25 Burger Franchises to Watch
Burgers are a staple in many people’s diets throughout the world.
· 1851 Franchise· April 18, 2018
Yahoo! Finance: Cost-Cutting Efforts to Drive Red Robin’s Q4 Earnings
Red Robin's cost-cutting efforts are expected to drive positive Q4 earnings, with innovation and delivery growth strategies in place.
· 1851 Franchise· February 21, 2018
Business Insider: 13 Popular Fast-Food Items that Are Surprisingly Perfect for Vegans
McDonald’s made waves with vegans all over the world when it rolled out its McVegan burger in Finland and Sweden.
· 1851 Franchise· February 13, 2018
Social Media Roundup: January 24, 2018
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· Franchising.com· January 21, 2018
fox business red robin eliminates bus boys as restaurants combat minimum wage hikes
Red Robin eliminated the busboy position from their restaurants to combat minimum wage hikes.
· 1851 Franchise· January 18, 2018
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· 1851 Franchise· January 12, 2018
Fox Business: Red Robin eliminates bus boys as restaurants combat minimum wage hikes
Red Robin eliminated the busboy position from its restaurants to combat minimum wage hikes, with 1851Franchise.com Editor-in-Chief Nick Powills discussing the effects of higher wages on the industry.
· 1851 Franchise· January 9, 2018
6 Biggest Success Stories in Franchising in 2017: Brands and Industries on the Rise
The franchise industry saw an increase in women and millennials joining, with women being elevated into senior level positions.
· 1851 Franchise· December 28, 2017