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Red Robin Franchise FDD, Costs & Fees (2026)

Casual dining restaurant franchise specializing in gourmet burgers and other American comfort foods, offering a variety of burger options and bottomless fries.

KEY FRANCHISE STATS

Franchisees

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89
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3%
3%
Franchise fee

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$35,000
Investment

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$1,865,000 - $3,635,000
Revenue (AUV)

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Undisclosed

$3,182,000

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n.a.
n.a.
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Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. is a renowned casual dining chain that originated in Seattle, Washington, in 1969. Initially a local favorite, it gained widespread recognition for its innovative take on gourmet burgers. The company entered the franchising arena in 1979, paving the way for significant expansion over the decades.

Today, Red Robin operates its corporate headquarters in Greenwood Village, Colorado, and boasts a network of over 500 locations throughout the United States and Canada.

The franchise is celebrated for its diverse menu of premium, customizable burgers, always accompanied by their iconic Bottomless Steak Fries®. Known for its vibrant, family-friendly ambiance, Red Robin attracts a broad customer base, including families and younger diners.

Beyond burgers, the menu includes a variety of options, such as salads, soups, appetizers, desserts, and a selection of beverages featuring creative cocktails and locally sourced beers.

Red Robin distinguishes itself through its dedication to delivering a lively and enjoyable dining experience. Its signature “Bottomless Fun” concept, which offers unlimited fries with burgers, coupled with its playful and welcoming environment, ensures guests leave with lasting memories.

Initial investment

The initial investment required for a Red Robin franchise is $1,865,000 - $3,635,000. That is the total cost you would need to finance if you were to start this franchise. These costs are provided by the franchisor in the Franchise Disclosure Document.

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Franchise Disclosure Document

Below is Red Robin's 2019 Franchise Disclosure Document. Upgrade to Pro or purchase the FDD to view and download the document.

Number of units

Red Robin had 554 total units in 2019, of which 89 were franchised-owned and 465 company-owned.

Competitors

Below are some of

Red Robin

key competitors in the

Burger

sector.

Franchise
Franchisees
Royalty fee
Total investment
Revenue
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EBITDA
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89

New
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3%
3%

5.00%

$1,865,000

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$3,635,000

$3,182,000

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$xxx,xxx

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Competitors

Below are some of Red Robin's key competitors in the Burger sector.

Buns on Fire

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0
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Investment

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$255,000 - $462,000
Revenue

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Sammy's Sliders

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0
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Investment

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$328,000 - $713,000
Revenue

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Home Frite

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0
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n.a.
n.a.
Investment

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$351,000 - $506,000
Revenue

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iniBurger

Franchisees

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3
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n.a.
n.a.
Investment

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$302,000 - $686,000
Revenue

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Harlem Shake

Franchisees

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0
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n.a.
n.a.
Investment

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$412,000 - $849,000
Revenue

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Good Stuff Eatery

Franchisees

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5
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0%
0%
Investment

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$633,000 - $962,000
Revenue

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