[8-K] RED ROBIN GOURMET BURGERS INC Reports Material Event

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Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. announced that Chief Accounting Officer Robyn Arnell Brenden will resign effective October 17, 2025. She will continue in her role and assist with the transition until her departure. Immediately following her exit, CFO Todd Wilson will assume the responsibilities of principal accounting officer. The company stated there will be no change in Mr. Wilson’s compensation related to this added role.

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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): September 29, 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 Number)

10000 E. Geddes Avenue, Suite 500 Englewood, Colorado	80112
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

(303) 846-6000

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable

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

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class		Trading symbol		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).

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

On September 29, 2025, Robyn Arnell Brenden notified Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (the “Company”) of her resignation as Chief Accounting Officer of the Company, to be effective as of October 17, 2025. Ms. Arnell Brenden will continue in her role and assist in the transition of her responsibilities until her departure from the Company.

Effective immediately following Ms. Arnell Brenden’s departure, Todd Wilson, the Company’s Chief Financial Officer, will assume the responsibilities of the Company’s principal accounting officer. Further information about Mr. Wilson’s background and business experience can be found in “Item 1. Business – Executive Officers” of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2024, filed with the Securities Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on February 26, 2025, which section is incorporated herein by reference. In connection with Mr. Wilson’s assumption of these responsibilities, there will be no change in his compensation, a description of which can be found in the section titled “Employment Agreements, Separation Arrangements, and Executive Severance Plan” of the Company’s Definitive Proxy Statement for the Company’s 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, filed with the SEC on April 24, 2025, which section is incorporated herein by reference.

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.

Date: October 3, 2025

	RED ROBIN GOURMET BURGERS, INC.
	By:	/s/ Sarah A. Mussetter
	Name:	Sarah A. Mussetter
	Title:	Chief Legal Officer

FAQ

What did Red Robin (RRGB) disclose in this 8-K?

The company disclosed the resignation of Chief Accounting Officer Robyn Arnell Brenden, effective October 17, 2025, and that CFO Todd Wilson will assume principal accounting officer duties.

When is the CAO resignation effective for RRGB?

The resignation is effective October 17, 2025.

Who will take over as principal accounting officer at RRGB?

Todd Wilson, the company’s Chief Financial Officer, will assume the responsibilities immediately following Ms. Arnell Brenden’s departure.

Will Todd Wilson’s compensation change with the added role at RRGB?

No. The company stated there will be no change in his compensation.

Will the outgoing CAO assist with transition at RRGB?

Yes. Ms. Arnell Brenden will continue in her role and assist in the transition until her departure.

When did RRGB receive the resignation notice?

The company received notice on September 29, 2025.