Red Robin

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc.
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews
Formerly
  • Sam's Tavern (1940–1942)
  • Sam's Red Robin
(1942–1969)
TypePublic
IndustryRestaurant
GenreCasual dining
Founded
  • 1940 (1940) in Seattle, Washington, U.S. (as Sam's Tavern)
  • 1969 (1969) (as Red Robin)
FounderGerry Kingen
HeadquartersTuscany Plaza
6312 S Fiddlers Green Circle, Suite 200 Greenwood Village, Colorado, 80111,
United States
Number of locations
506 (2023)
Area served
  • United States
  • Canada
Key peopleDavid A. Pace (CEO)
Todd Wilson (CFO)
Sarah Mussetter (CLO)
Kevin Mayer (CMO)
Jason Rusk (CBDO)
Jyoti Lynch (CTO)
Products
  • Burgers
  • chicken
  • french fries
  • sandwiches
  • appetizers
  • desserts
  • milkshakes
  • salads
  • soups
  • alcoholic beverages
  • soft drinks
RevenueIncrease US$1.002 billion
(FY February 25, 2021)
Increase US$276.07 million
(FY February 25, 2021)
Websiteredrobin.com
Footnotes

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc., more commonly known as Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews or simply Red Robin, and originally known as Sam's Tavern and Sam's Red Robin is an American chain of casual dining restaurants originally founded in 1940 in Seattle, Washington. In 1979, the first franchised Red Robin restaurant was opened in Yakima, Washington. Red Robin's headquarters is in Greenwood Village, Colorado. As of December 2024, the company operated a total of 498 restaurants, with 91 being operated as a franchise. Ever since 1969, their menu specializes in classic American fare, such as burgers, french fries (which are often endless), and appetizers, though it has also expanded to include chicken sandwiches, pizza, salads, and other foods.