Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K Current Report was filed by Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. on October 30, 2025, with the report date signed on November 5, 2025. The filing primarily addresses significant executive leadership changes and references preliminary unaudited financial results for the third fiscal quarter of 2025, which were issued via a press release on November 5, 2025.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide specific numerical values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. It references a press release (Exhibit 99.1) containing preliminary unaudited results for the third fiscal quarter of 2025, but the specific figures are not included in the body of this document.
Material Changes and Executive Actions
- Departure of CFO: Todd Wilson resigned as Chief Financial Officer, effective December 12, 2025. The resignation is not due to any disagreement with the Company regarding operations, policies, or practices. Mr. Wilson will assist in the transition until his departure.
- Appointment of COO: Jesse Griffith was appointed Chief Operations Officer, effective immediately on October 30, 2025. Mr. Griffith previously served as Senior Vice President, Operations since March 2023.
- Compensation for New COO: Mr. Griffith's employment agreement includes an annual base salary of $425,000, a target annual bonus of 65% of base salary (prorated for 2025), and a long-term incentive plan target of 70% of base salary for fiscal year 2026.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing notes that the preliminary financial results for the third fiscal quarter of 2025 are subject to adjustment and finalization. No specific forward-looking guidance, risk factors, or contingencies are detailed within the text of this 8-K, other than the standard transition risks associated with the CFO departure and the search for a successor.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Review Exhibit 99.1 (Press Release dated November 5, 2025) for the specific preliminary financial results for Q3 2025.
- Monitor the Company's progress in identifying a successor for the Chief Financial Officer role.
- Verify the terms of the Executive Severance Plan referenced in the Definitive Proxy Statement filed on April 24, 2025, regarding Mr. Griffith's eligibility.
- Confirm the finalization of Q3 2025 financial results in the subsequent quarterly report (Form 10-Q).