Red Robin International, Inc. charges a royalty fee of 5.0% of gross sales (2025 FDD). This ongoing fee is typically paid weekly or monthly to the franchisor for continued use of the brand and support systems.

The total ongoing fee rate for a Red Robin International, Inc. franchise is approximately 9.0% of gross sales (2025 FDD). This includes the royalty fee, a 4.0% marketing/advertising fund contribution, and other recurring charges.

Red Robin International, Inc. has been involved in 3 litigation cases over the past 3 years (2025 FDD). There are no class action lawsuits pending.

No, the Red Robin International, Inc. franchisor has no bankruptcy filings in their disclosure history (2025 FDD).

Red Robin International, Inc. offers protected territory rights to its franchisees (2025 FDD). The franchise agreement includes encroachment protection, preventing the franchisor from placing another unit in your territory. Online sales rights are shared between the franchisor and franchisee.

Red Robin International, Inc. currently operates 498 locations (2025 FDD) (91 franchised, 407 company-owned). The system contracted by 1.8% over the past year. The 3-year compound annual growth rate is -2.1%.

The 1-year franchisee turnover rate for Red Robin International, Inc. is 1.0% (2025 FDD). This includes closures, terminations, non-renewals, and transfers. A lower turnover rate generally indicates higher franchisee satisfaction and system stability.

Red Robin International, Inc. does not include an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD (2025 FDD). This means the franchisor has chosen not to disclose revenue, profit, or other financial figures in the Franchise Disclosure Document.

The initial franchise agreement term for Red Robin International, Inc. is 20 years (2025 FDD). The total potential term is 20 years.

Red Robin International, Inc.'s post-termination non-compete clause restricts former franchisees from operating a competing business for 2 years within 5 miles of the former location (2025 FDD).

No, Red Robin International, Inc.'s franchise agreement does not require mandatory arbitration (2025 FDD). Disputes may be resolved through litigation.

Red Robin International, Inc. provides 400 hours of initial training (2025 FDD). Ongoing field support is provided on a as-needed basis.

Yes, Red Robin International, Inc. provides site selection assistance to help franchisees find the right location (2025 FDD). The franchisor also provides technology support and systems.