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title: "Red Robin Gourmet Burgers 1Q 2026: Revenue $378.26M, EPS ($0.12) — 10-Q Summary"
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description: "Red Robin Gourmet Burgers reported Q1 2026 revenues of $378.26M, a 3.6% decline from $392.35M a year prior, with a loss per share of ($0.12) compared to earnings of $0.07. The decrease in revenue was driven by a 3.8% decline in restaurant sales due to net closures and lower guest counts. The company closed 22 locations, ending with 379 company-owned and 90 franchised restaurants."
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# Red Robin Gourmet Burgers 1Q 2026: Revenue $378.26M, EPS ($0.12) — 10-Q Summary

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers reported first-quarter 2026 results with total revenues of $378.26M, a (3.6%) decline from $392.35M a year earlier, and a loss per diluted share of ($0.12) compared with earnings of $0.07 in the prior-year quarter.

**Financial Highlights**

Metric

Current quarter

Prior year quarter

YoY change

Revenue¹

$378.26M

$392.35M

(3.6%)

Net income²

($2.18M)

$1.25M

(274.4%)

Diluted EPS³

($0.12)

$0.07

(271.4%)

_¹ Reported as “Total revenues”. ² Reported as “Net income (loss)”. ³ Reported as “Income (loss) per share”._

**Business Highlights**

-   Revenue trend: Total revenues decreased 3.6% year over year to $378.3M, driven by a 3.8% decline in restaurant sales attributed to net closures and lower guest counts.
-   Channel & mix: Company-operated sales remain the primary source (approximately 98% of revenue); franchise revenue rose about 9.9%, led by higher franchise marketing contributions.
-   Brand momentum: Comparable restaurant revenue was modestly down 0.6% excluding loyalty; loyalty usage increased and average check rose roughly 1.0% despite a 1.6% decline in guest count.
-   Operational efficiency: Restaurant-level operating profit margin improved to 14.8% driven by labor efficiencies, menu price benefits, and reduced G&A headcount.
-   Network changes: The company closed a net 22 locations versus the prior year, ending the quarter with 379 company-owned and 90 franchised restaurants, focusing on underperforming sites.

Original SEC Filing: RED ROBIN GOURMET BURGERS INC \[ RRGB \] - 10-Q - May. 19, 2026

**Disclaimer**

This is an AI-powered summary. It may contain inaccuracies. Consider verifying important information with the source. Please note this summary is solely based on documents filed with the SEC.

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