Red Robin withholds 618 and 208 shares for taxes

The withholding followed vesting of 2,538 and 857 time-based restricted stock units, respectively, granted October 2, 2023, under the 2017 Performance Incentive Plan.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers Inc. Chief Transformation Officer John Charles McLaughlin had 618 and 208 common shares withheld on October 2, 2026, to meet tax withholding obligations when time-based restricted stock units vested. The reported price was $7.95 per share for both transactions.

Insider Trade Summary

Tax Withholding: 826 shares

Tax Withholding 2 txns

Insider McLaughlin John Charles

Role Chief Transformation Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Tax Withholding	Common Stock F1	618	$7.95	$5K
Tax Withholding	Common Stock F2, F3	208	$7.95	$2K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 33,654 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (3)

1. F1. In connection with the vesting of 2,538 time-based restricted stock units that were granted on October 02, 2023, under the issuer's 2017 Performance Incentive Plan, as amended, the issuer withheld 618 of such shares to satisfy tax withholding obligations. The transaction was approved by the issuer's Compensation Committee in accordance with Rule 16b-3(d)(1) of the Exchange Act (the "Act"), and as such, is exempt from Section 16(b) of the Act pursuant to Rule 16b-3(e) promulgated thereunder.
2. F2. In connection with the vesting of 857 time-based restricted stock units that were granted on October 02, 2023, under the issuer's 2017 Performance Incentive Plan, as amended, the issuer withheld 208 of such shares to satisfy tax withholding obligations. The transaction was approved by the issuer's Compensation Committee in accordance with Rule 16b-3(d)(1) of the Exchange Act (the "Act"), and as such, is exempt from Section 16(b) of the Act pursuant to Rule 16b-3(e) promulgated thereunder.
3. F3. Includes 16,805 shares subject to vesting and forfeiture restrictions.

Key Figures

Common shares withheld: 618 shares Common shares withheld: 208 shares Reported price per share: $7.95 per share +2 more

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Common shares withheld 618 shares Tax withholding on October 2, 2026

Common shares withheld 208 shares Tax withholding on October 2, 2026

Reported price per share $7.95 per share Both withholding transactions on October 2, 2026

Time-based restricted stock units vested 2,538 units Award granted October 2, 2023

Time-based restricted stock units vested 857 units Award granted October 2, 2023

Key Terms

time-based restricted stock units, tax withholding obligations, 2017 Performance Incentive Plan, Rule 16b-3(d)(1)

4 terms

time-based restricted stock units financial

"vesting of 2,538 time-based restricted stock units"

Time-based restricted stock units are a form of employee compensation where individuals are granted company shares that are earned over a set period, often as a reward for staying with the company. These shares typically become fully owned and transferable only after passing specific time milestones, encouraging long-term commitment. For investors, they highlight a company's focus on employee retention and can influence future stock supply and company stability.

tax withholding obligations financial

"withheld 618 of such shares to satisfy tax withholding obligations"

2017 Performance Incentive Plan technical

"under the issuer's 2017 Performance Incentive Plan"

Rule 16b-3(d)(1) regulatory

"in accordance with Rule 16b-3(d)(1) of the Exchange Act"

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How many RRGB shares were withheld from John Charles McLaughlin for taxes?

McLaughlin had 618 shares withheld from vesting of 2,538 time-based restricted stock units and 208 shares withheld from vesting of 857 such units on October 2, 2026. Both were tax withholdings, and the reported price was $7.95 per share for each transaction.

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SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

McLaughlin John Charles

(Last) (First) (Middle)

10000 E GEDDES AVENUE SUITE 500

(Street)

ENGLEWOOD COLORADO 80012

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
RED ROBIN GOURMET BURGERS INC [ RRGB ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Chief Transformation Officer

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
10/02/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
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4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	10/02/2026		F		618(1)	D	$7.95	33,862	D
Common Stock	10/02/2026		F		208(2)	D	$7.95	33,654(3)	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. In connection with the vesting of 2,538 time-based restricted stock units that were granted on October 02, 2023, under the issuer's 2017 Performance Incentive Plan, as amended, the issuer withheld 618 of such shares to satisfy tax withholding obligations. The transaction was approved by the issuer's Compensation Committee in accordance with Rule 16b-3(d)(1) of the Exchange Act (the "Act"), and as such, is exempt from Section 16(b) of the Act pursuant to Rule 16b-3(e) promulgated thereunder.

2. In connection with the vesting of 857 time-based restricted stock units that were granted on October 02, 2023, under the issuer's 2017 Performance Incentive Plan, as amended, the issuer withheld 208 of such shares to satisfy tax withholding obligations. The transaction was approved by the issuer's Compensation Committee in accordance with Rule 16b-3(d)(1) of the Exchange Act (the "Act"), and as such, is exempt from Section 16(b) of the Act pursuant to Rule 16b-3(e) promulgated thereunder.

3. Includes 16,805 shares subject to vesting and forfeiture restrictions.

	/s/ Carrie Etherton, Attorney-in-Fact	10/06/2026
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