RRGB reports Chief People Officer exit; severance terms to be disclosed

Q: What happened to Red Robin's (RRGB) Chief People Officer?

The company reported that Meghan Spuler departed effective August 20, 2025.

Filing Impact

(Moderate)

Filing Sentiment

(Neutral)

Form Type

8-K

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. reported that Meghan Spuler, the company's Chief People Officer, left her role effective August 20, 2025. The filing states that no new compensatory arrangement has been entered into as of the report date. The company expects to negotiate and execute a severance agreement with Ms. Spuler and says the material terms of any such agreement will be disclosed in an amendment to the report. This disclosure notifies investors of an executive departure and a forthcoming disclosure of severance terms.

Positive

Transparent disclosure of the executive departure and intent to amend with severance terms
No compensatory arrangement in place as of the report date, indicating no immediate unreported payout

Negative

Chief People Officer departure creates potential leadership and continuity risk for HR functions
Severance terms unknown, creating short‑term uncertainty about potential cash/non‑cash obligations

Insights

Executive exit disclosed; severance terms pending.

The departure of the Chief People Officer on August 20, 2025 is a governance event that can affect leadership continuity on HR, culture, and talent programs. The filing is explicit that no compensatory arrangement exists yet and that material severance terms will be disclosed later.

Risks include an interim leadership gap in HR and potential near‑term cash or non‑cash costs once severance terms are finalized; monitor the upcoming amendment for the severance amount and any interim appointment or succession plan within the next reporting amendment.

8-K Event Classification

Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers Governance

Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 08/20/2025 - 04:05 PM

FAQ

What happened to Red Robin's (RRGB) Chief People Officer?

The company reported that Meghan Spuler departed effective August 20, 2025.

Has Red Robin disclosed any severance for the departing CPO?

No severance or compensatory arrangement has been entered into as of the report date; the company expects to disclose material terms in an amendment.

Does the filing state a replacement or interim HR leader for RRGB?

The filing does not identify a replacement or interim appointee.

Will investors be told how much the severance will cost?

Yes; the filing states material terms of any severance agreement will be disclosed in an amendment to the report.

Is this 8‑K reporting an allegation of misconduct?

No; the filing only states the executive's departure and plans to disclose severance terms; it does not allege misconduct.

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 16, 2025

RED ROBIN GOURMET BURGERS, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


Delaware	001-34851	84-1573084
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

10000 E. Geddes Avenue, Suite 500

Englewood, Colorado 80112

(Address of principal executive offices) (zip code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (303) 846-6000

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

___________________________________________________________________________

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:


☐			Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
☐			Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act:

Title of each class

Trading symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock, $0.001 par value

RRGB

Nasdaq

(Global Select Market)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

ITEM 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On August 20, 2025, Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (the "Company") announced the departure of Meghan Spuler, the Company's Chief People Officer, effective August 20, 2025.

As of the date of this report, no new compensatory arrangement has been entered into in connection with the departure of Ms. Spuler. The Company expects to enter into a severance agreement with Ms. Spuler, the material terms of which will be disclosed in an amendment to this Form 8-K.

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.