Who Owns Red Robin?
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers is a public company traded on the Nasdaq as RRGB, so it is owned by its shareholders.
Red Robin history
Red Robin began as Sam’s Red Robin, a Seattle tavern named after the song When the Red, Red Robin Comes Bob, Bob, Bobbin’ Along. Gerry Kingen bought it in 1969 and turned it into a gourmet burger restaurant.
| Year | What happened |
|---|---|
| 1940s | Sam’s Red Robin tavern opens in Seattle |
| 1969 | Gerry Kingen buys it and adds gourmet burgers |
| 1979 | First franchised Red Robin opens |
| 2002 | Red Robin goes public on the Nasdaq |
Who runs Red Robin today
Red Robin has been working on a turnaround plan with menu changes, the Big Yummm Deals value menu and some restaurant closures. As a public company, it reports results every quarter.
See the menu
Burger and Big Yummm Deals prices are on the Red Robin menu.
Related Questions
Is Red Robin a public company?
Yes. It trades on the Nasdaq under the ticker RRGB.
Who founded Red Robin?
Gerry Kingen turned the Seattle tavern Sam’s Red Robin into a burger restaurant in 1969.
Why is it called Red Robin?
The original tavern was named after the song When the Red, Red Robin Comes Bob, Bob, Bobbin’ Along.
Where is Red Robin headquartered?
In the Denver area of Colorado.
Is Red Robin a franchise?
Some restaurants are franchised, but most are owned by the company.
How many Red Robin restaurants are there?
Around 500 in the US and Canada.
More on Red Robin
About this guide. USA Food Menu is an independent reference site and is not affiliated with Red Robin Gourmet Burgers. Details come from public sources and were checked in October 2026. See current prices on the Red Robin menu.
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