RED ROBIN
Red Robin International, Inc. franchises casual dining, full-service RED ROBIN® Restaurants that specialize in a large variety of highly craveable and customizable gourmet burgers, bottomless sides, and spirits in a fun, welcoming environment for guests of all ages. The business model grants rights to operate under proprietary marks using a standardized system of designs, methods, standards, and procedures, with options for single-unit franchises or multi-unit area development agreements. It targets a broad consumer base across various income levels, competing in the highly competitive restaurant industry with emphasis on taste, quality, price-value, and dining experience.
Franchise Costs
5% royalty + up to 4% maximum advertising obligation (NAP, RAP, LAP fees)
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
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How RED ROBIN Compares
Key Insights
- Higher investment than 84% of Casual Dining franchises
- Top 10 largest franchise system in Casual Dining
- Higher than average SBA loan default rate in Casual Dining
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
RED ROBIN Current | $2.7M – $5.8M | $35K | 5.0% | 91 |
| IHOP & INTERNATIONAL HOUSE OF PANCAKES | $1.8M – $4.5M | $69K | N/A | 1,703 |
| BUFFALO WILD WINGS | $2.5M – $4.9M | $25K | 5.0% | 538 |
| GOLDEN CORRAL STEAKS, BUFFET & BAKERY | $2.1M – $8.5M | $50K | 4.0% | 352 |
| GOLDEN CORRAL | $2.2M – $8.7M | $50K | 4.0% | 348 |
| ORIGINAL PANCAKE HOUSE (THE) | $483K – $1.7M | $60K | 2.0% | 146 |
Casual Dining Average 44 franchises | $1.5M – $3.5M | $43K | 4.6% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 44 Casual Dining franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2024)
Outlets by state across the United States
+1 more states
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for RED ROBIN franchisees (2024 – 2024)
Loans by Year
SBA 7(a) loan activity over time
* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.
Franchisee Contacts
57 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
| Name | SBA Loan |
|---|---|
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Disputes with franchisee Lehigh Valley Restaurant Group, Inc. involving breach of franchise agreement, trademark infringement and unfair competition after agreement expiration, and counterclaims for failure to renew franchise and area development agreements. Settled in 2016.
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
The total initial investment to open a RED ROBIN franchise ranges from $2,705,000 to $5,785,000. This includes a franchise fee of $35,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 5.0% of gross sales.
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