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Red Robin

Posted on 8/19/25 at 2:43 pm
Posted by Draconian Sanctions
Markey's bar
Member since Oct 2008
87707 posts
Posted on 8/19/25 at 2:43 pm
I’ve never eaten there but have been looking for another chain turnaround story similar to Chili’s and thinking this may be worth putting a little bit into.

The CEO has been there about 2 years and has done the typical things you’d expect like implying the menu, renewed focus on consistency, etc. Was previously Texas Roadhouse CEO and turned their business around as well.

Stock is currently trading under $7 which is an 80% drop from where it was in 2021. Looking around and most of their restaurants are fairly well reviewed.
This post was edited on 8/19/25 at 2:48 pm
Posted by Snoopy04
Republic of Texas
Member since Aug 2015
3198 posts
Posted on 8/19/25 at 2:58 pm to
There’s one right by our neighborhood. I actually like Red Robin, but I hardly ever go. Never had a bad experience there, so your post has me wondering why it’s not more, or as, popular as it used to be. Hell, everyone still knows their jingle

I think a lot of places took huge hits after COVID. Once people were “forced” to change their routines, the habit of going back just kind of faded
Posted by SmackoverHawg
Member since Oct 2011
30882 posts
Posted on 8/19/25 at 5:00 pm to
Looks good on their website. I've never eaten at one. Tried it lately?
Posted by KCRoyalBlue
Member since Nov 2020
1846 posts
Posted on 8/19/25 at 5:41 pm to
We had a Red Robin franchise location built new from the ground up in central Arkansas about 3-4 years ago. Lasted maybe a year or two.

Closed down about 2 years ago.
Posted by SkiUtah420
Member since Jul 2023
1139 posts
Posted on 8/19/25 at 7:20 pm to
Stupid name and commercials keeping brand down

seems like a place for the unwashed masses to stuff their faces

pass
Posted by CuyahogaTigerJr
Northeast ohio
Member since Aug 2018
2366 posts
Posted on 8/19/25 at 7:30 pm to
Look it’s a pretty good kept secret but they sell Donatos pizza and it’s great if cooked all the way.
Buy
Edit haven’t eaten inside in years do they still do endless fries?
This post was edited on 8/19/25 at 7:34 pm
Posted by TheWalrus
Land of the Hogs
Member since Dec 2012
46135 posts
Posted on 8/19/25 at 8:22 pm to
There are comparable places that are much better values.
Posted by Draconian Sanctions
Markey's bar
Member since Oct 2008
87707 posts
Posted on 8/19/25 at 8:35 pm to
i’m not all that interested in the food outside of how the restaurants are viewed by customers, all of them seem to have very good reviews for fast food.

they were underwater for awhile but have posted back to back quarters of profitability, their CEO seems very competent and their shares are trading at seemingly a discount.

what am i missing here ?
This post was edited on 8/19/25 at 8:43 pm
Posted by masoncj
Atlanta
Member since Jun 2023
598 posts
Posted on 8/19/25 at 9:35 pm to
I can not offer anything but anecdotal evidence here but being the father of two teenage girls and all of their annoying friends :) , I personally wouldn’t invest in hamburger based restaurants as long term strategy (maybe you can make a nickel or two short term).

Whole generation of girls that just aren’t eating as much ground beef…prefer chicken, chicken sandwich or chipotle like option over a burger.

Beef prices are through the roof right now which can’t help their profit line as well

This post was edited on 8/19/25 at 9:40 pm
Posted by LemmyLives
Texas
Member since Mar 2019
12922 posts
Posted on 8/20/25 at 12:01 am to
I went for the first time in 20 years a couple of months ago with my kids. From an investment standpoint, I love that they have self-checkout at the table where you don't even need a server. That tells me they want to turn tables fast, which is great for revenue. I haven't seen their financials, but I know it's about getting $ as quickly as possible, which is positive.
Posted by makersmark1
earth
Member since Oct 2011
20089 posts
Posted on 8/20/25 at 4:51 am to
Our location sucks.

I went a few months ago.
Posted by makersmark1
earth
Member since Oct 2011
20089 posts
Posted on 8/20/25 at 4:57 am to
quote:

Stock is currently trading under $7 which is an 80% drop from where it was in 2021.


Earnings?
Revenue?
Dividends?
Debt?

Look at Fidelity Low Price fund
LINK

If you want to find low priced stocks that may be investments
Posted by Hangit
The Green Swamp
Member since Aug 2014
45157 posts
Posted on 8/20/25 at 2:44 pm to
The stoned bird logo has apparently been done away with.

Posted by SPAGHETTI PLATE
Montgomery, Texas
Member since Jan 2025
1235 posts
Posted on 8/20/25 at 3:03 pm to
The risk in the restaurant sector (in general) always makes me want to steer past it and look in other areas for a play.
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