Red Robin Reports $265.1 Million Revenue, Net Loss of $18.4 Million for Quarter Ended October 5, 2025

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. reported a total revenue of $265.1 million for the twelve weeks ended October 5, 2025, marking a decrease of 3.5% compared to $274.6 million in the same period last year. Restaurant revenue specifically fell to $260.9 million from $270.6 million, a decline of 3.6%. The company also experienced a net loss of $18.4 million, slightly improved from a loss of $18.9 million in the prior year. For the year-to-date period, total revenues reached $941.2 million, down 2.3% from $963.3 million, while the net loss narrowed to $13.2 million from $37.8 million in the previous year.

In terms of operational metrics, Red Robin's comparable restaurant revenue decreased by 1.2% for the third quarter, which included a 3.0% drop in guest counts, partially offset by a 1.7% increase in average guest checks. The company closed seven locations during the quarter, contributing to a total of 390 company-owned restaurants as of October 5, 2025. The franchise segment reported a slight increase in revenue, with franchise revenue rising to $3.3 million from $3.0 million, primarily due to transfer fee revenue from franchise transactions.

The company has made strategic adjustments to its operations, including a focus on improving labor efficiency, which resulted in a 9.7% reduction in labor costs for the quarter. General and administrative expenses also decreased by 18.8% to $16.9 million, attributed to a lower headcount and reduced costs associated with annual events. However, selling expenses increased by 24.3% to $6.8 million as the company ramped up marketing efforts to support a new strategy.

Looking ahead, Red Robin is closely monitoring macroeconomic conditions, including inflation and potential impacts from trade policies. The company anticipates that its current cash flow from operations, combined with available borrowing capacity under its credit facility, will be sufficient to meet anticipated cash requirements and fund capital expenditures over the next year. As of October 5, 2025, Red Robin had approximately $30.9 million in cash and cash equivalents, alongside $29.0 million available under its credit facility, indicating a stable liquidity position despite recent operational challenges.