The earnings call reflected a mix of positive operational improvements, such as increased labor efficiency and adjusted EBITDA growth, alongside challenges like declining revenues and expected higher commodity costs. While there are strategic initiatives in place to address these issues, the outlook remains cautious.

Company Guidance

During the second quarter of 2025 earnings call, Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. provided guidance, highlighting several performance metrics and strategic initiatives. The company reported total revenues of $283.7 million, a decrease from the previous year, with comparable restaurant revenue down by 3.2% due to a 5.5% decline in guest traffic despite a 4.4% increase in net menu price. The restaurant-level operating profit margin improved by 270 basis points year-over-year, attributed to a 300 basis point gain in labor efficiency. Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter was $22.4 million, an increase of $8.8 million compared to the previous year, driven by improved cost efficiency, menu price increases, and reduced selling expenses. The company maintained its adjusted EBITDA guidance for the year at $60 million to $65 million and projected total revenue of approximately $1.2 billion. Looking forward, Red Robin plans to enhance guest experience and traffic through its "First Choice" Plan, which includes the introduction of the Big Yummm Burger Deal, increased marketing investment, and refranchising efforts. The company also aims to address deferred maintenance in its physical estate to improve the dining environment.

Labor Efficiency and Profit Margin Improvement

The company's operators achieved a 270 basis point improvement year-over-year in restaurant level operating profit margin, driven by 300 basis points of labor improvements.

Adjusted EBITDA Growth

Adjusted EBITDA was $22.4 million in the second quarter of 2025, an increase of $8.8 million versus the second quarter of 2024.

Debt Reduction

The company repaid approximately $20 million of debt in the first two quarters, resulting in a net-debt to adjusted EBITDA ratio of approximately 2x leverage.

Big Yummm Burger Deal Launch

The Red Robin Big Yummm Burger Deal was launched, leading to improved traffic trends relative to the Q2 exit rate, which started the third quarter at an approximate 4% decline.

Red Robin Gourmet (RRGB) Earnings, Revenues Date & History

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RRGB Earnings History

Report Date	Fiscal Quarter	Forecast / EPS	Last Year's EPS	EPS YoY Change	Slides	Play Transcript
Nov 05, 2025	2025 (Q3)	-0.78 / -	-1.13	―	―	―
Aug 13, 2025	2025 (Q2)	-0.06 / 0.26	-0.48	154.17% (+0.74)	―
May 29, 2025	2025 (Q1)	-0.47 / 0.19	-0.8	123.75% (+0.99)	―
Feb 26, 2025	2024 (Q4)	-0.66 / -0.94	-0.66	-42.42% (-0.28)	―
Nov 06, 2024	2024 (Q3)	-0.96 / -1.13	-0.79	-43.04% (-0.34)	―
Aug 22, 2024	2024 (Q2)	-0.46 / -0.48	-0.24	-100.00% (-0.24)	―
May 29, 2024	2024 (Q1)	-0.62 / -0.80	0.25	-420.00% (-1.05)	―
Feb 28, 2024	2023 (Q4)	-0.46 / -0.66	-1.35	51.11% (+0.69)	―
Nov 01, 2023	2023 (Q3)	-0.85 / -0.79	-1.03	23.30% (+0.24)	―
Aug 17, 2023	2023 (Q2)	-0.54 / -0.24	-0.75	68.00% (+0.51)	―

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RRGB Earnings-Related Price Changes

Report Date	Price 1 Day Before	Price 1 Day After	Percentage Change
Aug 13, 2025	$6.00	$6.08	+1.33%
May 29, 2025	$3.13	$5.10	+62.94%
Feb 26, 2025	$4.52	$6.08	+34.51%
Nov 06, 2024	$6.12	$5.20	-15.03%

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