Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews
Red Robin International, Inc.
Company Information
10000 E. Geddes Ave., Suite 500
Red Robin International, Inc. was originally incorporated in the State of Washington on September 10, 1969 under the name Red Robin Enterprises, Inc. and began offering franchises of the type described in this Disclosure Document in 1979. On December 23, 1983 they changed their name to Red Robin International, Inc. In June 1990, Red Robin International, Inc. merged into Red Robin Merger Inc., a Nevada corporation that was incorporated in March 1990 for the sole purpose of that merger. The name of the surviving entity is Red Robin International, Inc. On January 17, 2001, they formed a Delaware corporation called Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (“RRGB”). Red Robin International, Inc. became a wholly owned subsidiary of RRGB on August 9, 2001. They do business as Red Robin®, Red Robin America’s Gourmet Burgers & Spirits®, Red Robin Gourmet Burgers & Spirits®, Red Robin Gourmet Burgers®, Red Robin Burger & Spirits Emporiums®, and Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews®. Their principal business address is 6312 South Fiddler’s Green Circle, Suite 200N, Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111.
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Franchise Rating
Franchimp Summary Rating
4/10
Investment Accessibility
4/10
Franchise System Development
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Summary of Investment Costs
Upfront Franchise Fees
Minimum: $35,000 Maximum: $35,000
Upfront franchise fees are the one-time payments required to secure rights to operate under an established brand, typically ranging from $20,000 to $100,000+ depending on brand value.
These fees grant access to proprietary business systems, training programs, intellectual property rights, and often territorial exclusivity—essentially purchasing the blueprint for a proven business model.
While separate from ongoing royalties, investors should evaluate these fees against expected returns, comparing fee-to-earnings ratios across opportunities and assessing how effectively franchisors reinvest these funds into system improvements.
Total Investment Costs
Minimum: $2,705,000 Maximum: $5,785,000
Ongoing Fees
Ongoing franchise fees, typically structured as royalties ranging from 4-8% of gross sales, represent the continuous payments franchisees make to maintain brand affiliation and support services.
These recurring fees fund the franchisor's operational assistance, marketing initiatives, technology updates, and continued brand development—creating a partnership where the franchisor's revenue grows alongside the franchisee's success. In addition to royalties, franchisees often contribute to national advertising funds (usually 1-3% of sales) and may incur technology fees, supply chain markups, or renewal fees depending on the franchise agreement.
Investors should carefully analyze these ongoing costs within their financial projections, as they directly impact profit margins and cash flow throughout the entire franchise relationship.
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