The earnings call presented a mixed picture. While there were notable improvements in revenue, operating profit, and loyalty program growth, challenges such as declining guest traffic, reduced revenue guidance, and external cost pressures remain. The company showed strong operational improvements but faces ongoing hurdles in traffic and macroeconomic conditions.

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Q2 2025

During the Red Robin Gourmet Burgers Inc. first quarter 2025 earnings call, the company provided guidance for the year, projecting total revenue between $1.21 billion and $1.23 billion, with expectations of ending the year with 393 company-owned restaurants. They anticipate comparable restaurant sales to remain unchanged at approximately 0% and restaurant-level operating profit to be between 12% and 13%. The adjusted EBITDA is expected to range from $60 million to $65 million. The company plans capital expenditures of roughly $30 million, slightly adjusted from the previous guidance of $25 million to $30 million. Despite a 3.5% decline in guest traffic, the first quarter saw a comparable restaurant revenue increase of 3.1%, driven by a 6.8% increase in net menu price. The company also aims to maintain its current pricing strategy for the rest of 2025, absorbing tariff impacts to prioritize guest value.

Positive Financial Performance in Q1 2025

Total revenues increased to $392.4 million from $388.5 million in Q1 2024, and restaurant level operating profit as a percentage of restaurant revenue increased by 330 basis points to 14.3%.

Growth in Loyalty Program

The revamped Red Robin loyalty program spurred membership growth to approximately 15.3 million members by the end of Q1 2025.

Adjusted EBITDA Increase

Adjusted EBITDA increased by $14.5 million to $27.9 million in Q1 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, driven by cost efficiency gains and menu price increases.

Debt Reduction

The company repaid approximately $17.8 million of debt in Q1 2025, reducing the outstanding principal balance to $171.7 million.

Operational Improvements

Significant improvements in labor cost efficiency and guest satisfaction scores were reported, showing positive responses from guests to operational changes.

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
Aug 13, 2025	2025 (Q2)	-0.06 / -	-0.48	―	―	―
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)	―
May 24, 2023	2023 (Q1)	-0.57 / 0.25	-0.12	308.33% (+0.37)	―

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RRGB Earnings-Related Price Changes

Report Date	Price 1 Day Before	Price 1 Day After	Percentage Change
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%
Aug 22, 2024	$4.73	$4.34	-8.25%

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