---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001628280-26-011637"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "RRGB"
cik: "0001171759"
company_name: "RED ROBIN GOURMET BURGERS INC"
filed_at: "2026-02-25T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-16T00:07:40.622092+00:00"
event_type: "earnings"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.75
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Red Robin Q4 net loss $10.1M; full-year Adj. EBITDA up 53% to $69.7M; FY2026 guide

## Summary
- Net loss Q4 $10.1M ($0.56/sh) vs $39.7M ($2.48/sh) loss a year ago; full-year loss $23.3M vs $77.5M.
- Full-year total revenues $1,210.2M (-3.1%); comparable restaurant revenue ex-deferred loyalty -0.3%.
- Adjusted EBITDA full year $69.7M (+53% YoY); restaurant level operating profit margin 12.7% (+190bps).
- FY2026 guidance: comp revenue growth 0.5-1.5%, Adj. EBITDA $70-73M, capex $25-30M.
- CEO says traffic outperformed casual dining industry in Dec 2025 for first time since Q3 2024.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001628280-26-011637
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: RRGB
- cik: 0001171759
- company_name: RED ROBIN GOURMET BURGERS INC
- filed_at: 2026-02-25T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: earnings
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.75
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 2.02, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1171759/000162828026011637/0001628280-26-011637-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1171759/000162828026011637/rrgb-20260225.htm

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