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Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. Reports Results for the Fiscal First Quarter Ended April 20, 2025

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Red Robin Gourmet Burgers (NASDAQ: RRGB) reported strong financial results for Q1 2025. Total revenues increased to $392.4 million, up $3.8 million from Q1 2024. The company achieved a significant turnaround with net income of $1.2 million, compared to a $9.5 million loss last year. Comparable restaurant revenue grew by 3.1%, while Adjusted EBITDA more than doubled to $27.9 million. The company strengthened its financial position by selling three properties for $5.8 million and reducing debt by $17.8 million. However, Red Robin expects a challenging Q2 2025 with projected comparable restaurant sales declining approximately 3%. The company updated its FY2025 revenue guidance to $1.21-1.23 billion, maintaining Adjusted EBITDA guidance of $60-65 million.
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers (NASDAQ: RRGB) ha riportato solidi risultati finanziari per il primo trimestre del 2025. I ricavi totali sono saliti a 392,4 milioni di dollari, con un aumento di 3,8 milioni rispetto al primo trimestre 2024. L'azienda ha realizzato una significativa inversione di tendenza con un utile netto di 1,2 milioni di dollari, rispetto a una perdita di 9,5 milioni dell'anno precedente. I ricavi comparabili dei ristoranti sono cresciuti del 3,1%, mentre l'EBITDA rettificato è più che raddoppiato, raggiungendo 27,9 milioni di dollari. La società ha rafforzato la propria posizione finanziaria vendendo tre proprietà per 5,8 milioni di dollari e riducendo il debito di 17,8 milioni. Tuttavia, Red Robin prevede un secondo trimestre 2025 difficile, con vendite comparabili dei ristoranti in calo di circa il 3%. L'azienda ha aggiornato la guidance sui ricavi per l'intero anno 2025 a 1,21-1,23 miliardi di dollari, mantenendo la previsione dell'EBITDA rettificato tra 60 e 65 milioni.
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers (NASDAQ: RRGB) reportó sólidos resultados financieros para el primer trimestre de 2025. Los ingresos totales aumentaron a 392,4 millones de dólares, un incremento de 3,8 millones respecto al primer trimestre de 2024. La compañía logró una importante recuperación con un ingreso neto de 1,2 millones de dólares, en comparación con una pérdida de 9,5 millones el año pasado. Los ingresos comparables de los restaurantes crecieron un 3,1%, mientras que el EBITDA ajustado más que se duplicó hasta 27,9 millones de dólares. La empresa fortaleció su posición financiera vendiendo tres propiedades por 5,8 millones de dólares y reduciendo la deuda en 17,8 millones. Sin embargo, Red Robin espera un segundo trimestre de 2025 desafiante, con ventas comparables de restaurantes que se proyectan disminuyan aproximadamente un 3%. La compañía actualizó su guía de ingresos para todo el año 2025 a 1,21-1,23 mil millones de dólares, manteniendo la guía de EBITDA ajustado entre 60 y 65 millones.
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers (NASDAQ: RRGB)는 2025년 1분기 강력한 재무 실적을 보고했습니다. 총 매출은 3억 9,240만 달러로 2024년 1분기 대비 380만 달러 증가했습니다. 회사는 지난해 950만 달러 손실과 비교해 120만 달러의 순이익을 기록하며 큰 반전을 이루었습니다. 비교 가능한 매장 매출은 3.1% 성장했으며, 조정 EBITDA는 2,790만 달러로 두 배 이상 증가했습니다. 회사는 580만 달러에 세 개의 부동산을 매각하고 부채를 1,780만 달러 줄이며 재무 상태를 강화했습니다. 그러나 Red Robin은 2025년 2분기에 약 3%의 비교 매출 감소가 예상되며 도전적인 분기가 될 것으로 전망합니다. 회사는 2025 회계연도 매출 가이던스를 12억 1천만~12억 3천만 달러로 상향 조정했으며, 조정 EBITDA 가이던스는 6,000만~6,500만 달러로 유지했습니다.
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers (NASDAQ : RRGB) a publié de solides résultats financiers pour le premier trimestre 2025. Le chiffre d'affaires total a augmenté pour atteindre 392,4 millions de dollars, soit une hausse de 3,8 millions par rapport au premier trimestre 2024. L'entreprise a réalisé un retournement significatif avec un bénéfice net de 1,2 million de dollars, contre une perte de 9,5 millions l'année précédente. Le chiffre d'affaires comparable des restaurants a progressé de 3,1%, tandis que l'EBITDA ajusté a plus que doublé pour atteindre 27,9 millions de dollars. La société a renforcé sa position financière en vendant trois propriétés pour 5,8 millions de dollars et en réduisant sa dette de 17,8 millions. Cependant, Red Robin prévoit un deuxième trimestre 2025 difficile, avec une baisse prévue des ventes comparables des restaurants d'environ 3%. L'entreprise a mis à jour ses prévisions de chiffre d'affaires pour l'exercice 2025 à 1,21-1,23 milliard de dollars, tout en maintenant ses objectifs d'EBITDA ajusté entre 60 et 65 millions.
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers (NASDAQ: RRGB) meldete starke Finanzergebnisse für das erste Quartal 2025. Die Gesamterlöse stiegen auf 392,4 Millionen US-Dollar, ein Anstieg von 3,8 Millionen gegenüber dem ersten Quartal 2024. Das Unternehmen erzielte eine bedeutende Wende mit einem Nettoeinkommen von 1,2 Millionen US-Dollar, im Vergleich zu einem Verlust von 9,5 Millionen im Vorjahr. Die vergleichbaren Restaurantumsätze wuchsen um 3,1%, während das bereinigte EBITDA sich mehr als verdoppelte und 27,9 Millionen US-Dollar erreichte. Das Unternehmen stärkte seine Finanzlage durch den Verkauf von drei Immobilien für 5,8 Millionen US-Dollar und reduzierte die Schulden um 17,8 Millionen. Allerdings erwartet Red Robin ein herausforderndes zweites Quartal 2025 mit einem prognostizierten Rückgang der vergleichbaren Restaurantumsätze um etwa 3%. Das Unternehmen aktualisierte seine Umsatzprognose für das Geschäftsjahr 2025 auf 1,21 bis 1,23 Milliarden US-Dollar und behielt die bereinigte EBITDA-Prognose von 60 bis 65 Millionen bei.
Positive
  • Net income improved to $1.2 million from a $9.5 million loss year-over-year
  • Adjusted EBITDA increased 108.2% to $27.9 million
  • Comparable restaurant revenue grew 3.1%
  • Restaurant Level Operating Profit margin improved to 14.3% from 11.0%
  • Reduced debt by $17.8 million through property sales and cash flow
Negative
  • Guest traffic declined 3.5% in Q1 2025
  • Expecting approximately 3% decline in comparable restaurant sales for Q2 2025
  • Lowered FY2025 revenue guidance from $1.225-1.250B to $1.21-1.23B
  • Franchise revenue decreased from $5.3M to $4.5M year-over-year

Insights

Red Robin's Q1 shows recovery with profit turnaround, revenue growth, significant debt reduction, though Q2 forecast indicates challenges ahead.

Red Robin's Q1 2025 results show noteworthy operational improvement with the company returning to profitability after posting losses in the same period last year. Total revenue increased by $3.8 million to $392.4 million, with comparable restaurant sales rising 3.1%. The company achieved a net income of $1.2 million compared to a $9.5 million loss in Q1 2024 – a $10.7 million improvement.

The profit turnaround is particularly impressive when examining Adjusted EBITDA, which more than doubled year-over-year from $13.4 million to $27.9 million, representing a 108.2% increase. Restaurant-level operating profit margins expanded significantly from 11.0% to 14.3%, demonstrating improved operational efficiency.

The company's balance sheet is strengthening, with $17.8 million of debt repaid during the quarter, bringing outstanding borrowings down to $171.7 million. Liquidity stands at approximately $59.2 million. The sale of three owned properties generated $5.8 million in proceeds, which were used to reduce debt.

The composition of comparable restaurant revenue reveals a concerning dynamic: while menu prices increased by 6.8%, guest traffic declined by 3.5%. This suggests the company is compensating for fewer customers by charging more per visit – a strategy that may not be sustainable long-term.

Looking ahead, Red Robin has slightly reduced its annual revenue guidance to $1.21-1.23 billion from the previous $1.225-1.25 billion range, while maintaining profit projections. The Q2 forecast is particularly concerning, with the company expecting a 3% decline in comparable restaurant sales.

Management's four strategic priorities focus on operational execution, traffic growth, debt reduction, and restaurant reinvestment – addressing the key challenges facing the business. However, the projected Q2 sales decline indicates the turnaround remains fragile despite the positive Q1 results.

ENGLEWOOD, Colo., May 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (NASDAQ: RRGB) ("Red Robin" or the "Company"), a full-service restaurant chain serving an innovative selection of high-quality gourmet burgers in a family-friendly atmosphere, today reported financial results for the fiscal first quarter ended April 20, 2025.

Highlights for the Fiscal First Quarter of 2025, Compared to the Fiscal First Quarter of 2024:

  • Total revenues are $392.4 million, an increase of $3.8 million.
  • Comparable restaurant revenue(1) increased 3.1%.
  • Net income is $1.2 million, compared to a net loss of $9.5 million last year, a $10.7 million increase.
  • Adjusted EBITDA(2) is $27.9 million compared to $13.4 million last year, a 108.2% increase.
  • Completed sale of three owned properties during the first quarter for gross proceeds of $5.8 million.
  • Repaid $17.8 million of debt.

(1)

Comparable restaurant revenue represents revenue from Company-owned restaurants that have operated for at least 18 months as of the beginning of the period presented.

(2)

Beginning in the fiscal first quarter of 2025, the Company revised its definition of Adjusted EBITDA to exclude noncash stock-based compensation expense. The Company believes this change provides investors with a better understanding of our financial performance from period to period. Previously reported results have been revised to reflect the new presentation. See "Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Results to GAAP Results" below for more details.

David Pace, Red Robin's President and Chief Executive Officer said, "We are pleased with our strong start to the year as we delivered increases in both sales and profits during the first quarter. We have made significant investments in food quality and hospitality over the past two and a half years and the operational foundation of Red Robin is strong. Nevertheless, we are far from claiming victory. There is still more work to be done as we continue the comeback journey of this beloved brand and capture the significant opportunity in front of us."

Pace continued, "As we look ahead, our efforts are focused on four initial priorities. First, retaining and extending the progress we've made in operational execution, delivering a high-quality guest experience, while also improving our operating efficiency. Second, returning Red Robin to sustainable traffic growth by ensuring that we have the right marketing leader and strategy to restore Red Robin as the 'First Choice' option for consumers. Third, strengthening our financial position by reducing debt and generating additional free cash flow. And fourth, re-investing back into our restaurants to further elevate the Red Robin brand and ensure that our restaurant facilities and atmosphere match the upgrades we have made to food quality and hospitality. Red Robin's core equity is to provide everyday value and great food in a family friendly atmosphere, and we believe these strategic priorities will guide us in our journey to fulfill this promise."

First Quarter 2025 Financial Summary

The following table presents financial results for the fiscal first quarter of 2025, compared to results from the same period in 2024 ($ in millions except per share data):



Sixteen Weeks Ended



April 20, 2025


April 21, 2024

Total revenues


$            392.4


$            388.5

Restaurant revenues


385.8


378.6

Net income (loss)


1.2


(9.5)

Income (loss) from operations


9.1


(2.1)

Income (loss) from operations as a percent of total revenues


2.3 %


(0.5) %

Restaurant Level Operating Profit(1)


$              55.0


$             41.5

Restaurant Level Operating Profit Margin(1)


14.3 %


11.0 %

Adjusted EBITDA (1)


$              27.9


$             13.4

Net income (loss) per diluted share


$              0.07


$            (0.61)

Adjusted income (loss) per diluted share(1)


$              0.20


$            (0.73)



(1)

See "Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Results to GAAP Results" below for more details.

Balance Sheet and Liquidity

As of April 20, 2025, Red Robin had outstanding borrowings under its credit facility of $171.7 million, a reduction of $17.8 million from year end fiscal 2024. Liquidity was approximately $59.2 million, including cash and cash equivalents and available borrowing capacity under the credit facility.

Sale of Restaurants

During the first quarter of fiscal 2025, the Company completed the closure and sale of three (3) owned properties. The transaction generated gross proceeds of $5.8 million. The Company used net proceeds to repay long-term debt.

Revision to Non-GAAP Financial Measure Calculation, Adjusted EBITDA

Beginning in the fiscal first quarter of 2025, the Company revised its definition of Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Net income (loss) to exclude noncash stock-based compensation expense. The Company believes this change provides investors with a better understanding of our financial performance from period to period. Previously reported results were revised to reflect the new presentation.

Outlook for Fiscal 2025, Second Quarter of Fiscal 2025 and Guidance Policy

The Company provides guidance of select information related to its financial and operating performance, and such measures may differ from year to year. The projections are as of the date of this release and the Company assumes no obligation to update or supplement this information.

The Company's updated fiscal 2025 guidance metrics are as follows:


Initial Guidance

Updated Guidance

Total revenue

$1.225 to $1.250 billion

$1.21 to $1.23 billion

Restaurant level operating profit

12.0% to 13.0%

12.0% to 13.0%

Adjusted EBITDA

$60 to $65 million

$60 to $65 million

Capital expenditures

$25 to $30 million

Approximately $30 million

In the second quarter of fiscal 2025, the Company expects comparable restaurant revenue results to include a headwind of approximately 240 basis points due to a 2024 benefit from the change in the Company's loyalty program not recurring in 2025, leading to a total decline in comparable restaurant sales of approximately 3%. The Company expects Adjusted EBITDA will be in a range of $13 million to $16 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2025.

Providing Income (loss) from operations and Net income (loss) guidance is potentially misleading and not practical given the difficulty of projecting event-driven transactional and other non-core operating items. As such, we do not present a reconciliation of forecasted non-GAAP measures to the corresponding GAAP measures.

Investor Conference Call and Webcast

Red Robin will host an investor conference call to discuss financial results for its first quarter of fiscal 2025 and outlook for fiscal 2025 today at 4:30 p.m. ET. The conference call can be accessed live over the phone by dialing 201-689-8560 which will be answered by an operator or by clicking Call Me™. The conference call should be accessed at least 10 minutes prior to its scheduled start.

A replay will be available from approximately two hours after the end of the conference call and can be accessed by dialing 412-317-6671; the conference ID is 13753452. The replay will be available through Thursday, June 5, 2025.

The call will be webcast live and later archived on the Company's Investor Relations website.

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (NASDAQ: RRGB)

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (www.redrobin.com), is a casual dining restaurant chain founded in 1969 that operates through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Red Robin International, Inc., and under the trade name, Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews. We believe nothing brings people together like burgers and fun around our table, and no one makes moments of connection over craveable food more memorable than Red Robin. We serve a variety of burgers and mainstream favorites to Guests of all ages in a casual, playful atmosphere. In addition to our many burger offerings, Red Robin serves a wide array of salads, appetizers, entrees, desserts, signature beverages and Donatos® pizza at select locations. It's easy to enjoy Red Robin anywhere with online ordering available for to-go, delivery and catering. Sign up for the royal treatment by joining Red Robin Royalty® today and enjoy Bottomless perks and delicious rewards across nearly 500 Red Robin locations in the United States and Canada, including those operating under franchise agreements. Red Robin… YUMMM®!

Forward-Looking Statements

Forward-looking statements in this press release and in today's investor conference call regarding the Company's future plans, priorities, strategies, efforts and performance; our marketing strategy and brand positioning; the anticipated impacts of our loyalty program; operations improvement efforts; cost savings; guest traffic trends and our ability to drive traffic and bring Guests into our restaurants; guest satisfaction scores; macroeconomic conditions; efforts to grow sales; our ability to build upon investments and transformational changes; debt reduction; anticipated uses of capital and planned investments; plans for our restaurant portfolio; and statements under the heading "Outlook for Fiscal 2025, Second Quarter of Fiscal 2025 and Guidance Policy," including with respect to total revenue, restaurant level operating profit, capital expenditures and Adjusted EBITDA; and all other statements that are not historical facts are made under the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based on assumptions believed by the Company to be reasonable and speak only as of the date on which such statements are made. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, words such as "expect," "believe," "anticipate," "intend," "plan," "project," "could," "should," "will," "outlook" or "estimate," or the negative or other variations thereof or comparable terminology are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Except as required by law, the Company undertakes no obligation to update such statements to reflect events or circumstances arising after such date and cautions investors not to place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the statements, including but not limited to the following: the effectiveness of the Company's strategic initiatives, plans and priorities; the global and domestic economic and geopolitical environment including tariffs, counter-tariffs and other trade barriers; our ability to effectively compete in the industry and attract and retain Guests; the adequacy of cash flows and the cost and availability of capital or credit facility borrowings; our ability to service our debt and comply with the covenants in our credit facility; a privacy or security breach or a failure of our information technology systems; the effectiveness and timing of the Company's marketing and branding strategies and impact on reputation, including the loyalty program and social media platforms; changes in consumer preferences; leasing space including the location of such leases in areas of declining traffic; changes in cost and availability of commodities and the uncertain impact of tariffs or other potential disruptions in the supply chain; interruptions in the delivery of food and other products from third parties; pricing increases and labor costs; changes in consumer behavior or preference; aging technology infrastructure; expanding our restaurant base; maintaining and improving our existing restaurants; potential acquisitions or refranchising of our restaurants; our geographic concentration in the Western United States; the retention of our management team; our ability to recruit, staff, train, and retain our workforce; operating conditions, including adverse weather conditions, natural disasters, pandemics, and other events affecting the regions where our restaurants are operated; actions taken by our franchisees that could harm our business or reputation; negative publicity regarding food safety or health concerns; protection of our intellectual property rights; changes in laws and regulations affecting the operation of our restaurants; and an increase in litigation or legal claims by team members, franchisees, customers, vendors, and stockholders. These factors should not be construed as exhaustive and should be read in conjunction with other cautionary statements and risk factors described from time to time in the Company's Form 10-K, Form 10-Q, and Form 8-K reports (including all amendments to those reports) filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

Comparable Restaurant Revenue 

The following table presents the percentage change in comparable restaurant revenue in the first quarter of fiscal 2025:


Increase (Decrease) Versus Prior Year


Sixteen Weeks
Ended

April 20, 2025


Sixteen Weeks
Ended

April 21, 2024

Guest Traffic

(3.5) %


(9.4) %

Menu Price (net)(1)

6.8 %


4.8 %

Menu Mix

(0.1) %


(1.7) %

Change in unearned loyalty revenue

(0.1) %


(0.2) %

Total Change in Comparable Restaurant Revenue

3.1 %


(6.5) %



(1)

Beginning in the fiscal first quarter of 2025, the Company began reporting Menu Price (net), which is comprised of menu price changes including the change in discounts, as compared to the comparable period in the prior year.

 

RED ROBIN GOURMET BURGERS, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(In thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)




Sixteen Weeks Ended



April 20, 2025


April 21, 2024

Revenues:





Restaurant revenue


$         385,809


$         378,568

Franchise revenue


4,489


5,341

Other revenue


2,053


4,632

 Total revenues


392,351


388,541

Costs and expenses:





Restaurant operating costs (excluding depreciation and amortization shown separately below):





Cost of sales


88,028


90,209

Labor


143,058


148,958

Other operating


67,532


66,490

Occupancy


32,197


31,428

Depreciation and amortization


15,434


18,154

General and administrative


26,989


25,842

Selling


9,376


13,547

Other charges (gains), net


676


(3,976)

 Total costs and expenses


383,290


390,652






Income (loss) from operations


9,061


(2,111)






Other expense (income):





Interest expense


8,066


7,480

Interest (income) and other, net


(251)


(312)

Income (loss) before income taxes


1,246


(9,279)

Income tax provision (benefit)


(3)


181

Net income (loss)


$             1,249


$           (9,460)

Net income (loss) per share:





 Basic


$               0.07


$             (0.61)

 Diluted


$               0.07


$             (0.61)

Weighted average shares outstanding:





 Basic


17,546


15,554

 Diluted


18,302


15,554

 

RED ROBIN GOURMET BURGERS, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands, except share amounts)
(Unaudited)




April 20, 2025


December 29, 2024

Assets:





Current assets:





Cash and cash equivalents


$                    24,150


$                    30,651

Accounts receivable, net


13,100


19,688

Inventories


27,016


26,737

Prepaid expenses and other current assets


12,797


13,608

Restricted cash


9,140


8,750

 Total current assets


86,203


99,434

Property and equipment, net


178,147


181,224

Operating lease assets, net


318,762


331,617

Intangible assets, net


10,454


11,064

Assets held for sale



4,313

Other assets, net


12,663


13,662

 Total assets


$                  606,229


$                  641,314






Liabilities and stockholders' equity:





Current liabilities:





Accounts payable


$                    32,976


$                    29,783

Accrued payroll and payroll-related liabilities


38,783


39,672

Unearned revenue


18,264


27,083

Current portion of operating lease liabilities


51,620


50,083

Accrued liabilities and other


43,899


42,931

 Total current liabilities


185,542


189,552

Long-term debt


164,831


181,641

Long-term portion of operating lease liabilities


327,850


345,635

Other non-current liabilities


8,418


8,755

 Total liabilities


686,641


725,583






Stockholders' equity (deficit):





Common stock; $0.001 par value: 45,000 shares authorized; 22,050 shares issued; 17,738 and

17,403 shares outstanding as of April 20, 2025 and December 29, 2024


22


22

Preferred stock, $0.001 par value: 3,000 shares authorized; no shares issued and outstanding as

of April 20, 2025 and December 29, 2024



Treasury stock 4,312 and 4,647 shares, at cost, as of April 20, 2025 and December 29, 2024


(152,944)


(164,937)

Paid-in capital


224,280


233,667

Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax


(60)


(62)

Accumulated deficit


(151,710)


(152,959)

 Total stockholders' equity (deficit)


(80,412)


(84,269)

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity (deficit)


$                  606,229


$                  641,314

Supplemental Financial and Other Data

The following table details restaurant unit data for our Company-owned and franchised locations for the periods presented:



Sixteen Weeks Ended



April 20, 2025


April 21, 2024

Company-owned:





Beginning of period


407


415

Opened during the period



Closed during the period


(6)


(2)

End of period


401


413

Franchised:





Beginning of period


91


92

Opened during the period



Closed during the period


(1)


End of period


90


92

Total number of restaurants


491


505

Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Results to GAAP Results

In addition to the results provided in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ("GAAP") throughout this press release, the Company has provided Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted net income (loss) and Adjusted net income (loss) per share - diluted, which are non-GAAP measurements.

We define EBITDA as net income (loss) before interest expense, income taxes, and depreciation and amortization. Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted net income (loss) and Adjusted net income (loss) per share-diluted are supplemental measures of our performance that are not required by or presented in accordance with GAAP. We believe these non-GAAP measures give the reader additional insight into the ongoing operational results of the Company, and are intended to supplement the presentation of the Company's financial results in accordance with GAAP. Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted net income (loss) and Adjusted net income (loss) per share-diluted exclude the impact of non-operating or nonrecurring items including changes in estimates, asset impairments, litigation contingencies, gains (losses) on debt extinguishment, restaurant and office closure costs, gains (losses) on restaurant sales, severance and executive transition costs, stock-based compensation expense and other non-recurring, non-cash or discrete items; net of income tax impacts. Other companies may define these non-GAAP measures differently, and as a result may not be directly comparable to those of other companies. Management believes this supplemental information will assist with comparisons of past and future financial results against the present financial results presented herein.

The Company believes restaurant level operating profit is an important measure for management and investors because it is widely regarded in the restaurant industry as a useful metric by which to evaluate restaurant level operating efficiency and performance. The Company defines restaurant level operating profit to be income from operations less franchise revenue and other revenue, plus other charges (gains), net, pre-opening costs, selling costs, general and administrative expenses, and depreciation and amortization. The measure includes restaurant level occupancy costs that include fixed rents, percentage rents, common area maintenance charges, real estate and personal property taxes, general liability insurance, and other property costs, but excludes depreciation and amortization expense, substantially all of which is related to restaurant level assets, because such expenses represent historical sunk costs which do not reflect current cash outlay for the restaurants. The measure also excludes costs associated with selling, general and administrative functions, pre-opening costs, as well as other charges (gains), net because these costs are non-operating or nonrecurring and therefore not related to the ongoing operations of its restaurants. Restaurant level operating profit is not a measurement determined in accordance with GAAP and should not be considered in isolation, or as an alternative, to income (loss) from operations as an indicator of financial performance. Restaurant level operating profit as presented may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures of other companies in the Company's industry.

Reconciliation of Net Income (Loss) to Non-GAAP Adjusted Net Income (Loss) and Adjusted Income (Loss) per Share - Diluted

(In thousands, except per share data, unaudited)




Sixteen Weeks Ended



April 20, 2025


April 21, 2024

Net income (loss) as reported


$              1,249


$            (9,460)

Stock-based compensation expense


2,589


1,190

Other charges (gains), net:





Gain on sale of restaurant property


(1,137)


(7,425)

Restaurant closure costs, net


210


175

Severance and executive transition


880


945

Litigation contingencies


12


420

Asset disposal and other, net


711


1,909

Income tax effect


(849)


724

Adjusted net income (loss)


$              3,665


$          (11,522)






Income (loss) per share - diluted:





Net income (loss) as reported


$                0.07


$              (0.61)

Stock-based compensation expense


0.14


0.08

Other charges (gains), net:





Gain on sale of restaurant property


(0.06)


(0.48)

Restaurant closure costs, net


0.01


0.01

Severance and executive transition


0.05


0.06

Litigation contingencies



0.03

Asset disposal and other, net


0.03


0.13

Income tax effect


(0.05)


0.05

Adjusted income (loss) per share - diluted


0.19


(0.73)






Weighted average shares outstanding:





Basic


17,546


15,554

Diluted


18,302


15,554



(1)

Beginning in the fiscal first quarter of 2025, the Company revised its definition of Adjusted Net income (loss) to exclude noncash stock-based compensation expense. The Company believes this change provides investors with a better understanding of our financial performance from period to period. Previously reported results have been revised to reflect the new presentation.

 

Reconciliation of Income (Loss) from Operations to Non-GAAP Restaurant-Level Operating Profit

(In thousands, unaudited)




Sixteen Weeks Ended



April 20, 2025


April 21, 2024

Income (loss) from operations


$         9,061


2.3 %


$          (2,111)


(0.5) %










Less:









Franchise revenue


4,489


1.1 %


5,341


1.4 %

Other revenue


2,053


0.5 %


4,632


1.2 %










Add:









Other charges (gains), net


676


0.2 %


(3,976)


(1.0) %

General and administrative expenses


26,989


6.9 %


25,842


6.7 %

Selling


9,376


2.4 %


13,547


3.5 %

Depreciation and amortization


15,434


3.9 %


18,154


4.7 %

Restaurant-level operating profit


$       54,994


14.3 %


$          41,483


11.0 %










Income (loss) from operations as a percentage of total revenues


2.3 %




(0.5) %



Restaurant-level operating profit margin (as a percentage of restaurant revenue)


14.3 %




11.0 %



 

Reconciliation of Net Income (Loss) to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA

(In thousands, unaudited)



Sixteen Weeks Ended


April 20, 2025


April 21, 2024

Net income (loss) as reported

$                   1,249


$                 (9,460)

Interest expense, net

7,964


7,313

Income tax provision (benefit)

(3)


181

Depreciation and amortization

15,434


18,154

EBITDA

24,644


16,188





Stock-based compensation expense

2,589


1,190

Other charges (gains), net:




Gain on sale of restaurant property

(1,137)


(7,425)

Restaurant closure costs, net

210


175

Severance and executive transition

880


945

Litigation contingencies

12


420

Asset disposal and other, net

711


1,909

Adjusted EBITDA(1)

$                 27,909


$                 13,402



(1)

Beginning in the fiscal first quarter of 2025, the Company revised its definition of Adjusted EBITDA to exclude noncash stock-based compensation expense. The Company believes this change provides investors with a better understanding of our financial performance from period to period. Previously reported results have been revised to reflect the new presentation.

 

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Red Robin reported Q1 2025 net income of $1.2 million ($0.07 per share), compared to a net loss of $9.5 million in Q1 2024. Total revenues were $392.4 million, up $3.8 million year-over-year.

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