RED Robin Gourmet Burgers layoffs, on the record
Every job cut, severance charge and restructuring RED Robin Gourmet Burgers reported in its annual reports, 2023 to 2025, quoted from the filings.
Job cuts, severance and restructuring
Our summaryCompany reported a reduction in force in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022 that reduced wages and stock compensation in 2023 general and administrative expenses.
Word for word“The increase in 2023 was primarily driven by higher incentive compensation, increased travel, and lower capitalized costs due to fewer eligible capital projects, partially offset by a decrease in wages and stock compensation due to a reduction in force in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022 and executive transitions in fiscal years 2022 and 2023.” 10-K for 2023
Our summaryCompany incurred severance and executive transition costs related to a reduction in force of Team Members and changes in leadership positions under the North Star plan.
Word for word“During 2023 and 2022, the Company incurred severance and executive transition costs primarily related to a reduction in force of Team Members and costs associated with changes in leadership positions.” 10-K for 2023
Our summaryCompany recorded accrued severance for one-time termination benefits tied to leadership changes, the North Star strategic pivot and a related reduction in force, with cumulative benefits of $5.1 million.
Word for word“The Company incurred a cumulative total of $ 5.1 million in one-time termination benefits in Other charges in the Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss, which is comprised of $ 2.1 million and $ 3.0 million recognized during 2023 and 2022, respectively.” 10-K for 2023
Our summaryCompany paid severance in 2023 and entered into multiple executive severance agreements, including one dated June 8, 2023.
Word for word“Severance Agreement, by and between Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. and G. Wayne Davis, dated June 8, 2023.” 10-K for 2023
Our summaryCompany recorded one-time termination benefits tied to leadership changes under its North Star plan and a related reduction in force, included in impairment and other charges.
Word for word“The Company incurred a cumulative total of $ 5.1 million in one-time termination benefits, which is comprised of $ 0 , $ 2.1 million, and $ 3.0 million recognized during fiscal 2024, 2023, and 2022, respectively, and included in Impairment and other charges (gains) in the Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss.” 10-K for 2024
Our summaryCompany incurred severance and executive transition costs primarily related to a reduction in force of Team Members and changes in leadership positions.
Word for word“During fiscal 2024, 2023, and 2022, the Company incurred severance and executive transition costs primarily related to a reduction in force of Team Members and costs associated with changes in leadership positions.” 10-K for 2024
Our summaryThe company carried out a reduction in force in the second quarter of fiscal 2025, with related team member severance.
Word for word“(2) During fiscal 2025, team member severance was primarily associated with a reduction in force, which occurred during the second quarter of fiscal 2025.” 10-K for 2025
Our summaryThe company recorded one-time termination benefits tied to the First Choice plan reduction in force during fiscal 2025.
Word for word“The Company incurred a cumulative total of $ 1.4 million in one-time termination benefits during fiscal 2025 related to the First Choice plan reduction in force, and was included in Other (gains) charges, net in the Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss).” 10-K for 2025
Our summaryThe company closed 22 underperforming locations in fiscal 2025 and is reviewing others for possible closure.
Word for word“During fiscal 2025, the Company closed 22 locations and is continuing to evaluate alternatives for our remaining underperforming restaurant locations, including closure upon expiration of the current lease term.” 10-K for 2025
| Fiscal year ended | Severance costs |
|---|---|
| 2017-12-31 | $0 |
| 2018-12-30 | $0 |
| 2019-12-29 | $3.5 million |
| 2020-12-27 | $881,000 |
| 2021-12-26 | $0 |
| 2022-12-25 | $2.3 million |
| 2023-12-31 | $3.4 million |
| 2024-12-29 | $1.2 million |
| 2025-12-28 | $2.2 million |
RED Robin Gourmet Burgers has filed no restructuring notice (Form 8-K, Item 2.05) since 2016. Companies file one only for a cut they judge material, so many announced layoffs never appear as one. This page shows what the company reported to the SEC, not news reports or state layoff notices.
Read from RED Robin Gourmet Burgers’s annual reports (10-K for 2025, 10-K for 2024, 10-K for 2023) and the financial data it files with the SEC, as of 2026-02-25. Every quotation is word for word from the filing linked beside it; how these pages are built and checked. The full record is in its company data sheet.