Zagat Fast Food Survey (2009)
Red Robin is named the Best Burger in the Full-Service Category of the national Zagat Fast-Food Survey. The winners of the survey were selected based on the responses of 6,107 consumers who participated in the survey, which charted 103 chains nationwide.
Choice in Chains Gold Award (2009)
Red Robin is honored with Restaurants & Institutions' Choice in Chains Gold Award in the Burger category. Winners are chosen based on the results of a national consumer research survey of U.S. households in the areas of food quality, menu variety, value, service, atmosphere, cleanliness and convenience.
Restaurant Neighbor Award (2009)
The National Restaurant Association recognized Red Robin's U-ACT Champion Program as a state winner and national finalist of its Restaurant Neighbor Award in the large business category. Red Robin was honored for its commitment to its local communities for bringing Unbridled Acts into middle and junior high schools.
PRSA Colorado Gold Pick Award (2009)
Red Robin's "The Next Gourmet Burger Kids' Recipe Contest" is selected as a Gold Pick winner of PRSA Colorado's award ceremony that celebrates a year of well-executed PR campaigns and components by Colorado professionals.
CFO of the Year (2008)
Red Robin's chief financial officer, Katie Scherping, is the recipient of the CFO of the Year Award in the medium-sized public company category presented by the Denver Business Journal. The Award recognizes eight CFOs from metro Denver public, private and non-profit companies for the work they've done for their organization and their communities.
Excellence in Advertising on Television (EAT) Award (2007)
Red Robin is selected as a winner of Nation's Restaurant News' Excellence in Advertising on Television (EAT) Award, which recognizes advertising excellence in television. Red Robin received the award in the "Best Television Commercial Campaign Over $500 Million" category, based on total system-wide sales.
PRSA Colorado Gold Pick Award (2007)
Red Robin's "The Next Gourmet Burger Kids' Recipe Contest" is selected as a Gold Pick winner of PRSA Colorado's award ceremony that celebrates a year of well-executed PR campaigns and components by Colorado professionals during the past year.
Choice in Chains Gold Award (2007)
Red Robin is honored with Restaurants & Institutions' Choice in Chains Gold Award in the Burger category. Winners are chosen based on the results of a national consumer research survey of U.S. households in the areas of food quality, menu variety, value, service, atmosphere, cleanliness and convenience.
Forty under 40 (2007)
Red Robin's president and chief operating officer, Eric Houseman, is the recipient of the Forty under 40 Award presented by the Denver Business Journal. The award recognizes Denver's young, dynamic, up-and-coming business leaders under 40 for their business success and community contributions.
Outstanding Women in Business (2006)
Red Robin's chief financial officer, Katie Scherping, is the recipient of the Outstanding Women in Business Jean Yancey Award in the large business category presented by the National Association of Women Business Owners and the Denver Business Journal. The Award recognizes women who are leaders in their industry and in the community.
Top Company of the Year (2006)
ColoradoBiz magazine has named Red Robin a Top Company of the Year finalist in the retail category. Companies selected must demonstrate strong financial performance, innovation in their industry and community commitment.
Restaurant Neighbor Award (2006)
The National Restaurant Association has recognized Red Robin as a state winner and national finalist of its Restaurant Neighbor Award. Red Robin was honored for its commitment to its local communities, specifically its support of National Fire Prevention Week in Colorado Springs, Colo.
Choice in Chains Gold Award (2006)
Red Robin is honored with Restaurants & Institutions' Choice in Chains Gold Award in the Burger category. Winners are chosen based on the results of a national consumer research survey of U.S. households in the areas of food quality, menu variety, value, service, atmosphere, cleanliness and convenience.
Web Marketing Association's Internet Advertising Competition (2006)
The Web Marketing Association awarded Red Robin with the Outstanding Achievement in Internet Advertising for the Red Robin Burgerizer™, which allows guests to customize any Red Robin burger. The annual awards program, now in its seventh year, is produced annually by the Web Marketing Association and has become the premier event for web developers and marketers.
Rocky Mountain News' Colorado 50 (2006)
The Rocky Mountain News named Red Robin one of its Colorado 50, which recognizes the biggest and best public companies in Colorado. The award takes into account companies' revenues, market, capitalization, number of employees, net income, and one-year growth in earnings per share for 2005.
Chain of the Year (2005)
Restaurant Hospitality awards Red Robin with its Chain of the Year distinction for its impressive stock performance, same store sales growth and restaurant expansion.
Top 100 Growth Stock Companies (2005)
Business Week names Red Robin on the "Special Report – Hot Growth: Top 100 Growth Stock Companies." Article mentions companies were included on the list because of talent, teamwork and creativity.
Top 200 Franchise Systems (2005)
Franchise Times names Red Robin on the list of Top 200 Franchise Systems based on worldwide sales.
Choice in Chains Crystal Award (2005)
Red Robin is honored with Restaurants & Institutions' Choice in Chains Crystal Award in the Burger category. Winners are chosen based on the results of a national consumer research survey of U.S. households in the areas of food quality, menu variety, value, service, atmosphere, cleanliness and convenience.
People and Performance Award (2004)
Nation's Restaurant News and Coca-Cola® presented Red Robin with the People and Performance (PAPA) award honoring excellence in Employee Recognition at the annual MUFSO Conference.
Restaurant Neighbor Award (2004)
The Colorado Restaurant Association honored Red Robin with a Restaurant Neighbor Award in its large business category for the state of Colorado. Red Robin was honored for its outstanding work in the communities it serves, specifically focusing on "Burgers with a Heart" in Spokane, Wash.