GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo., Dec. 22, 2011 – Alert your taste buds! Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (Red Robin) is just weeks away from bringing even more craveable gourmet burgers to the Los Angeles area, with the opening of their newest Red Robin located at 400 S. Baldwin Ave. at the Westfield Santa Anita in Arcadia on the second story of the Promenade Shops near Macy’s, on Monday, Jan. 9, at 11 a.m. Red Robin – known as the gourmet burger expert – offers more than two dozen high-quality gourmet burgers served with Bottomless Steak Fries^® (which means free refills!) as well as a variety of salads, entrees, soups and wraps made with the freshest ingredients, many of which are made in-house.

Red Robin’s gourmet burgers start with a fresh, never frozen, ground beef patty that is fire-grilled to a perfect juiciness. Red Robin also offers a chicken breast, turkey patty, fish sandwich or a vegetarian or vegan burger patty for those guests who are craving something other than beef. Layered on top, from more than 100 different topping options, is a tasty combination of ingredients with a variety of flavor profiles. Some of the most popular burgers are the Whiskey River^® BBQ Burger with signature BBQ sauce and hand-battered crispy onion straws; the signature Royal Red Robin Burger^® which has been a guest favorite for more than 40 years and is topped with a fresh fried egg; and the Banzai Burger with a teriyaki-glazed beef patty and a grilled pineapple ring, to name a few.

Red Robin guests across the country have come to love Red Robin for its:

• Welcoming and fun restaurant experience
• High-quality menu items, including signature gourmet burgers, entrees, salads and beverages made from fresh, Honest to Goodness^® ingredients that are customizable to fit guests taste and dietary preferences
• Signature Bottomless Steak Fries^® and Beverages, which means free refills, as well as Limited Time Offer (LTO) menu items
• Happy hour specials on appetizers and beer in the bar area from 3-6 p.m. and 8 p.m. to close during the week
• Red Royalty, a new loyalty program that provides its members with rewards, including a FREE birthday burger and various additional incentives for dining at Red Robin, as well as other rewards to “surprise and delight” members throughout the year
• A kids’ menu for guests under age 10 which includes healthier fruit and vegetable side options
• Detailed allergen information that is easy to understand
• A unique Unbridled culture that inspires Red Robin team members to consistently put guests’ needs first and perform random acts of kindness for others

For more information about Red Robin and to find additional restaurant locations, please visit www.redrobin.com.

About Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (NASDAQ: RRGB)
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (www.redrobin.com), a casual dining restaurant chain founded in 1969 that operates through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Red Robin International, Inc., is the gourmet burger expert, famous for serving more than two dozen craveable, high-quality burgers with Bottomless Steak Fries^® in a fun environment welcoming to guests of all ages. In addition to its many burger offerings, Red Robin serves a wide variety of salads, soups, appetizers, entrees, desserts and signature Mad Mixology^® Beverages.  There are more than 460 Red Robin^® restaurants located across the United States and Canada, including corporate-owned locations and those operating under franchise agreements. Red Robin… YUMMM^®!

GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo., Dec. 5, 2011 – Of all the first names in the U.S. today, “Jim” is by far the most abundant, with more than 5 million people sharing Jim, James, Jimmy or some variation of the moniker. On Tuesday, Dec. 6, all the Jims of America will have more in common than their name when they’re eligible for a free Sweet Jim Beam^® Bacon Swiss Burger at participating Red Robin^® restaurants nationwide on that day.

Red Robin teamed up with one of the most well-known Jims, Jim Beam^® – the best-selling brand of bourbon in the world – to create this mouth-watering burger complete with a bourbon-glazed beef patty, applewood smoked bacon, caramelized bourbon onions and melted Swiss cheese on a garlic-butter toasted brioche bun. To celebrate this limited-time burger, Red Robin designated tomorrow as “Jim Day” and any guests who verify their “Jim” status with a photo I.D. on Tuesday, Dec. 6, will have the opportunity to indulge in the Sweet Jim Beam^® Bacon Swiss Burger’s perfect combination of sweet and savory flavors for free.*

“We’re betting there are lots of ‘Jims’ out there who would enjoy a burger with bourbon and bacon so we’re giving them the chance to try one on us,” said Denny Post, Red Robin’s senior vice president and chief marketing officer. “And if your name isn’t ‘Jim,’ invite one of the millions of ‘Jims’ in the U.S. to visit Red Robin with you on December 6, and make sure they offer you a bite of their Jim Beam burger, of course.”

The Sweet Jim Beam^® Bacon Swiss Burger, along with a perennial holiday favorite, the Gingerbread Shake, which is blended with graham cracker crumbs and topped with a gingersnap cookie, is only available for a limited time through December 24. For an adult version of the shake, guests 21 years of age or older can add a shot of Jim Beam to the Gingerbread Shake.

For more information about Red Robin and to find a restaurant location near you, visit www.redrobin.com.

About Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (NASDAQ: RRGB)
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (www.redrobin.com), a casual dining restaurant chain founded in 1969 that operates through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Red Robin International, Inc., is the gourmet burger expert, famous for serving more than two dozen craveable, high-quality burgers with Bottomless Steak Fries^® in a fun environment welcoming to guests of all ages. In addition to its many burger offerings, Red Robin serves a wide variety of salads, soups, appetizers, entrees, desserts and signature Mad Mixology^® Beverages. There are more than 460 Red Robin^® restaurants located across the United States and Canada, including corporate-owned locations and those operating under franchise agreements. Red Robin... YUMMM^®!

* Free burger does not include Bottomless Steak Fries.

GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo., Dec. 5, 2011 – Do you dream of Smiling Burgers and Rookie Magic milkshakes? If the sizzle of burgers on the grill is music to your ears, you’re in luck! Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (Red Robin), known as the Gourmet Burger Expert, is looking for energetic and friendly team members to join the new Arcadia restaurant who have a passion for burgers and great customer service, and who share Red Robin’s core values – honor, integrity, seeking knowledge, and having fun. The new restaurant is opening in early January. All interested burger-lovers must be at least 18-years-old to join the Red Robin Team.

Red Robin serves up award-winning gourmet burgers in a variety of innovative recipes as well as appetizers, chicken sandwiches, entrees, salads, soups and wraps in an energetic atmosphere.

“We’re looking for team members who are passionate about burgers and who can deliver superior service to our guests,” said Raul Espadas, general manager of the Arcadia Red Robin^® restaurant. “If this sounds like a perfect fit for you, come in to our new location or apply online to learn more.”

“I am really excited to come to work every day,” said Christina Ritz, a Red Robin team member in Denver, Colo. “Everyone I encounter treats me like a valued member of the Red Robin family.” If you’d like to join the Red Robin family in Arcadia, please visit the restaurant to apply in person at 400 S. Baldwin Ave. at the Santa Anita Mall on the second story of the Promenade Shops near Macy’s, and also visit us online at redrobin.com.

About Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (NASDAQ: RRGB)
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (www.redrobin.com), a casual dining restaurant chain founded in 1969 that operates through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Red Robin International, Inc., is the gourmet burger expert, famous for serving more than two dozen craveable, high-quality burgers with Bottomless Steak Fries^® in a fun environment welcoming to guests of all ages. In addition to its many burger offerings, Red Robin serves a wide variety of salads, soups, appetizers, entrees, desserts and signature Mad Mixology^® Beverages. There are more than 460 Red Robin^® restaurants located across the United States and Canada, including corporate-owned locations and those operating under franchise agreements. Red Robin... YUMMM^®!

GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo., Nov. 9, 2011 – Just in time for the bustling holiday season, Red Robin introduced a new burger to their holiday promo line-up, the Sweet Jim Beam^® Bacon Swiss Burger. The bourbon-glazed beef patty is topped with Applewood smoked bacon, caramelized bourbon onions and melted Swiss cheese on a garlic butter toasted brioche bun. The burger is only available for a limited time through December 24.

"This burger is truly the epitome of sweet meets savory," said Dave Woolley, Red Robin's executive chef. "The bourbon is cooked down with molasses and caramelized onions so there is no alcohol in the burger, and is paired with a buttery brioche bun, Swiss cheese and Applewood smoked bacon to make the perfect, craveable holiday treat for burger lovers of all ages."

Red Robin is also bringing back a perennial holiday favorite, the Gingerbread Shake, which is blended with tasty graham cracker crumbs and topped with a gingersnap cookie. For an adult version, guests 21 years of age or older can add a shot of Jim Beam^® to the Gingerbread Shake.

Additionally, to honor the season of giving, Red Robin is thanking guests for purchasing Red Robin gift cards. For each Red Robin gift card purchased, in increments of $25 to $45, now through Saturday, Dec. 24, guests will receive a FREE $5 Bonus Buck. The Bonus Buck can be used at Red Robin after the holidays, from Sunday, Jan. 1 – Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012, to enjoy any of Red Robin's more than two dozen gourmet burgers, sandwiches, wraps, salads, and entrees or any other menu item.

For more information on Red Robin and to find a restaurant location near you, visit www.redrobin.com.

About Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (NASDAQ: RRGB)
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (www.redrobin.com), a casual dining restaurant chain founded in 1969 that operates through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Red Robin International, Inc., has been serving up wholesome, fun dining experiences in a family-friendly environment for more than 40 years. Red Robin, the "Smiling Burger^®" expert, is famous for serving more than two dozen high-quality, Honest to Goodness^® gourmet burgers with Bottomless Steak Fries^®, as well as a wide variety of salads, sandwiches, wraps, soups, appetizers, entrees and signature Bottomless Beverages™. There are more than 460 Red Robin^® restaurants located across the United States and Canada, including corporate-owned locations and those operating under franchise agreements. Red Robin… YUMMM^®!

GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo., Oct. 24, 2011 – Alert your taste buds! Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (Red Robin) is just weeks away from bringing craveable gourmet burgers to Nashua, with the opening of their first New Hampshire Red Robin located in Nashua at 310 Daniel Webster Hwy. at Pheasant Lane Mall off Route 3 next to Dick's Sporting Goods, on Monday, Nov. 7, at 11 a.m. Red Robin – known as the gourmet burger expert – offers more than two dozen high-quality gourmet burgers served with free Bottomless Steak Fries^® (which means free refills!) as well as a variety of salads, entrees, soups and wraps made with the freshest ingredients, many of which are made in-house.

To celebrate Red Robin's grand opening and demonstrate its commitment to the community, the new restaurant has partnered with the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) to host a Burgers With A Heart^® fundraiser. During grand opening week, from Nov. 7 to 13, Red Robin will donate 50 cents from every gourmet burger sold to support NCMEC's child safety initiatives. In addition, Red Robin will give away FREE* Child ID Kits.

"Child ID Kits are a simple, yet effective method to help parents and guardians maintain a current photograph and other descriptive details about their children," said Ernie Allen, president and CEO of NCMEC. "We want to thank Red Robin for helping us spread the word about child safety to help make communities across the country safer."

Red Robin's gourmet burgers start with a fresh, never frozen, ground beef patty that is fire-grilled to a perfect juiciness. Red Robin also offers a chicken breast, turkey patty, fish sandwich or a vegetarian or vegan burger patty for those guests who are craving something other than beef. Layered on top, from more than 100 different topping options, is a tasty combination of ingredients with a variety of flavor profiles. Some of the most popular burgers are the Whiskey River^® BBQ Burger with signature BBQ sauce and hand-battered crispy onion straws; the signature Royal Red Robin Burger^® which has been a guest favorite for more than 40 years and is topped with a fresh fried egg; and the Banzai Burger with a teriyaki-glazed beef patty and a grilled pineapple ring, to name a few.

Red Robin guests across the country have come to love Red Robin for its:

• Welcoming and fun restaurant experience
• High-quality menu items, including signature gourmet burgers, entrees, salads and beverages made from fresh, Honest to Goodness^® ingredients that are customizable to fit guests taste and dietary preferences
• Signature Bottomless Steak Fries^® and Beverages, which means free refills, as well as Limited Time Offer (LTO) menu items
• Happy hour specials on appetizers and beer in the bar area from 3-6 p.m. and 8 p.m. to close during the week.
• Red Royalty, a new loyalty program that provides its members with rewards, including a FREE birthday burger and various additional incentives for dining at Red Robin, as well as other rewards to "surprise and delight" members throughout the year
• A kids' menu for guests under age 10 which includes healthier fruit and vegetable side options, along with balloons, coloring pages and crayons, and a game area
• Detailed allergen information that is easy to understand
• A unique Unbridled culture that inspires Red Robin team members to consistently put guests' needs first and perform random acts of kindness for others

For more information about Red Robin and to find additional restaurant locations, please visit www.redrobin.com.

About Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (NASDAQ: RRGB)
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (www.redrobin.com), a casual dining restaurant chain founded in 1969 that operates through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Red Robin International, Inc., has been serving up wholesome, fun dining experiences in a family-friendly environment for more than 40 years. Red Robin, the "Smiling Burger^®" expert, is famous for serving more than two dozen high-quality, Honest to Goodness^® gourmet burgers with Bottomless Steak Fries^®, as well as a wide variety of salads, sandwiches, wraps, soups, appetizers, entrees and signature Bottomless Beverages™. There are 460 Red Robin^® restaurants located across the United States and Canada, including corporate-owned locations and those operating under franchise agreements. Red Robin… YUMMM^®!

About the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children
The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established in 1984. Designated by Congress to serve as the nation's clearinghouse, the organization has operated the toll-free 24-hour national missing children's hotline which has handled more than 3,421,390 calls. It has assisted law enforcement in the recovery of more than 166,800 children. The organization's CyberTipline has handled more than 1,238,890 reports of child sexual exploitation and its Child Victim Identification Program has reviewed and analyzed more than 57,466,500 pornography images and videos. The organization works in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Justice's office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention. To learn more about NCMEC, call its toll-free, 24-hour hotline at 1-800-THE-LOST or visit its web site at www.missingkids.com.

*ID Kits available while supplies last.

GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo., Oct. 3, 2011 – Alert your taste buds! Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (Red Robin) is just weeks away from bringing even more craveable gourmet burgers to Chicago, with the opening of their newest Red Robin located at 20506 North Rand Road at Deer Park Town Center across from The Gap on Monday, Oct. 17, at 11 a.m. Red Robin – known as the gourmet burger expert – offers more than two dozen high-quality gourmet burgers served with Bottomless Steak Fries^® (which means free refills!) as well as a variety of salads, entrees, soups and wraps made with the freshest ingredients, many of which are made in-house.

To celebrate Red Robin's grand opening and demonstrate its commitment to the community, the new restaurant has partnered with the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) to host a Burgers With A Heart^® fundraiser. During grand opening week, from Oct. 17 to 23, Red Robin will donate 50 cents from every gourmet burger sold to support NCMEC's child safety initiatives. In addition, Red Robin will give away FREE* Child ID Kits.

"Child ID Kits are a simple, yet effective method to help parents and guardians maintain a current photograph and other descriptive details about their children," said Ernie Allen, president and CEO of NCMEC. "We want to thank Red Robin for helping us spread the word about child safety to help make communities across the country safer."

Red Robin's gourmet burgers start with a fresh, never frozen, ground beef patty that is fire-grilled to a perfect juiciness. Red Robin also offers a chicken breast, turkey patty, fish sandwich or a vegetarian or vegan burger patty for those guests who are craving something other than beef. Layered on top, from more than 100 different topping options, is a tasty combination of ingredients with a variety of flavor profiles. Some of the most popular burgers are the Whiskey River^® BBQ Burger with signature BBQ sauce and hand-battered crispy onion straws; the signature Royal Red Robin Burger^® which has been a guest favorite for more than 40 years and is topped with a fresh fried egg; and the Banzai Burger with a teriyaki-glazed beef patty and a grilled pineapple ring, to name a few.

Red Robin guests across the country have come to love Red Robin for its:

• Welcoming and fun restaurant experience
• High-quality menu items, including signature gourmet burgers, entrees, salads and beverages made from fresh, Honest to Goodness^® ingredients that are customizable to fit guests taste and dietary preferences
• Signature Bottomless Steak Fries^® and Beverages, which means free refills, as well as Limited Time Offer (LTO) menu items
• Specially priced appetizers in the bar area from 3-6 p.m. and 8 p.m. to close during the week
• Red Royalty, a new loyalty program that provides its members with rewards, including a FREE birthday burger and various additional incentives for dining at Red Robin, as well as other rewards to "surprise and delight" members throughout the year
• A kids' menu for guests under age 10 which includes healthier fruit and vegetable side options, along with balloons, coloring pages and crayons, and a game area
• Detailed allergen information that is easy to understand
• A unique Unbridled culture that inspires Red Robin team members to consistently put guests' needs first and perform random acts of kindness for others

For more information about Red Robin and to find additional restaurant locations, please visit www.redrobin.com.

About Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (NASDAQ: RRGB)
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (www.redrobin.com), a casual dining restaurant chain founded in 1969 that operates through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Red Robin International, Inc., has been serving up wholesome, fun dining experiences in a family-friendly environment for more than 40 years. Red Robin, the "Smiling Burger^®" expert, is famous for serving more than two dozen high-quality, Honest to Goodness^® gourmet burgers with Bottomless Steak Fries^®, as well as a wide variety of salads, sandwiches, wraps, soups, appetizers, entrees and signature Bottomless Beverages™. There are 460 Red Robin^® restaurants located across the United States and Canada, including corporate-owned locations and those operating under franchise agreements. Red Robin… YUMMM^®!

About the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children
The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Since it was established by Congress in 1984, the organization has operated the toll-free 24-hour national missing children's hotline which has handled more than 3,421,390 calls. It has assisted law enforcement in the recovery of more than 166,800 children. The organization's CyberTipline has handled more than 1,222,020 reports of child sexual exploitation and its Child Victim Identification Program has reviewed and analyzed more than 55,533,920 pornography images and videos. The organization works in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Justice's office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention. To learn more about NCMEC, call its toll-free, 24-hour hotline at 1-800-THE-LOST or visit its web site at www.missingkids.com.

*ID Kits available while supplies last.

GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo., Oct. 3, 2011 – Do you dream of Smiling Burgers and Rookie Magic milkshakes? If the sizzle of burgers on the grill is music to your ears, you're in luck! Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (Red Robin), known as the Gourmet Burger Expert, is looking for energetic and friendly team members to join the new Nashua restaurant who have a passion for burgers and great customer service, and who share Red Robin's core values – honor, integrity, seeking knowledge, and having fun. The new restaurant is opening in early November. All interested burger-lovers must be at least 18-years-old to join the Red Robin Team.

Red Robin serves up award-winning gourmet burgers in a variety of innovative recipes as well as appetizers, chicken sandwiches, entrees, salads, soups and wraps in an energetic atmosphere.

"We're looking for team members who are passionate about burgers and who can deliver superior service to our guests," said Don Cridge, general manager of the Nashua Red Robin® restaurant. "If this sounds like a perfect fit for you, come in to our new location to learn more."

"I am really excited to come to work every day," said Christina Ritz, a Red Robin team member in Denver, Colo. "Everyone that I encounter treats me like a valued member of the Red Robin family." If you'd like to join the Red Robin family in Nashua, please apply in person from Mon. through Sat., 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at 310 Daniel Webster Hwy. at Pheasant Lane Mall off Route 3 next to Dick's Sporting Goods, and also visit us online at redrobin.com.

About Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (NASDAQ: RRGB)
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (www.redrobin.com), a casual dining restaurant chain founded in 1969 that operates through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Red Robin International, Inc., has been serving up wholesome, fun dining experiences in a family-friendly environment for more than 40 years. Red Robin, the award-winning "Smiling Burger^®" expert, is famous for serving more than two dozen high-quality, Honest to Goodness^® gourmet burgers with Bottomless Steak Fries®, as well as a wide variety of salads, sandwiches, wraps, soups, appetizers, entrees and signature Bottomless Beverages^™. There are 460 Red Robin^® restaurants located across the United States and Canada, including corporate-owned locations and those operating under franchise agreements. Red Robin… YUMMM^®!

GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo., Sept. 26, 2011 – Alert your taste buds! Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (Red Robin) is just weeks away from bringing craveable gourmet burgers to Baltimore, with the opening of their newest Red Robin located at 8200 Perry Hall Blvd. located at the White Marsh Mall next to Sears on Monday, Oct. 10, at 11 a.m. Red Robin – known as the gourmet burger expert – offers more than two dozen high-quality gourmet burgers served with Bottomless Steak Fries^® (which means free refills!) as well as a variety of salads, entrees, soups and wraps made with the freshest ingredients, many of which are made in-house.

To celebrate Red Robin's grand opening and demonstrate its commitment to the community, the new restaurant has partnered with the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) to host a Burgers With A Heart^® fundraiser. During grand opening week, from Oct. 10 to 16, Red Robin will donate 50 cents from every gourmet burger sold to support NCMEC's child safety initiatives. In addition, Red Robin will give away FREE* Child ID Kits.

“Child ID Kits are a simple, yet effective method to help parents and guardians maintain a current photograph and other descriptive details about their children,” said Ernie Allen, president and CEO of NCMEC. “We want to thank Red Robin for helping us spread the word about child safety to help make communities across the country safer.”

Red Robin's gourmet burgers start with a fresh, never frozen, ground beef patty that is fire-grilled to a perfect juiciness. Red Robin also offers a chicken breast, turkey patty, fish sandwich or a vegetarian or vegan burger patty for those guests who are craving something other than beef. Layered on top, from more than 100 different topping options, is a tasty combination of ingredients with a variety of flavor profiles. Some of the most popular burgers are the Whiskey River^® BBQ Burger with signature BBQ sauce and hand-battered crispy onion straws; the signature Royal Red Robin Burger^® which has been a guest favorite for more than 40 years and is topped with a fresh fried egg; and the Banzai Burger with a teriyaki-glazed beef patty and a grilled pineapple ring, to name a few.

Red Robin guests across the country have come to love Red Robin for its:

• Welcoming and fun restaurant experience
• High-quality menu items, including signature gourmet burgers, entrees, salads and beverages made from fresh, Honest to Goodness^® ingredients that are customizable to fit guests taste and dietary preferences
• Signature Bottomless Steak Fries^® and Beverages, which means free refills, as well as Limited Time Offer (LTO) menu items
• Happy hour specials on appetizers and beer in the bar area from 3-6 p.m. and 8 p.m. to close during the week
• Red Royalty, a new loyalty program that provides its members with rewards, including a FREE birthday burger and various additional incentives for dining at Red Robin, as well as other rewards to “surprise and delight” members throughout the year
• A kids' menu for guests under age 10 which includes healthier fruit and vegetable side options, along with balloons, coloring pages and crayons, and a game area
• Detailed allergen information that is easy to understand
• A unique Unbridled culture that inspires Red Robin team members to consistently put guests' needs first and perform random acts of kindness for others

For more information about Red Robin and to find additional restaurant locations, please visit www.redrobin.com.

About Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (NASDAQ: RRGB)
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (www.redrobin.com), a casual dining restaurant chain founded in 1969 that operates through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Red Robin International, Inc., has been serving up wholesome, fun dining experiences in a family-friendly environment for more than 40 years. Red Robin, the "Smiling Burger^®" expert, is famous for serving more than two dozen high-quality, Honest to Goodness^® gourmet burgers with Bottomless Steak Fries^®, as well as a wide variety of salads, sandwiches, wraps, soups, appetizers, entrees and signature Bottomless Beverages^™. There are more than 450 Red Robin^® restaurants located across the United States and Canada, including corporate-owned locations and those operating under franchise agreements. Red Robin… YUMMM^®!

About the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children
The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Since it was established by Congress in 1984, the organization has operated the toll-free 24-hour national missing children's hotline which has handled more than 3,421,390 calls. It has assisted law enforcement in the recovery of more than 166,800 children. The organization's CyberTipline has handled more than 1,222,020 reports of child sexual exploitation and its Child Victim Identification Program has reviewed and analyzed more than 55,533,920 pornography images and videos. The organization works in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Justice's office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention. To learn more about NCMEC, call its toll-free, 24-hour hotline at 1-800-THE-LOST or visit its web site at www.missingkids.com.

*ID Kits available while supplies last.

GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo., Sept. 13, 2011 – Get out your best lederhosen and prepare for a one-of-kind Oktoberfest-inspired feast. Now through November 6, Red Robin – the gourmet burger expert for more than 40 years – is featuring The Oktoberfest Bürger – a toasted pretzel bun slathered with beer mustard and topped with a fire-grilled beef patty, melted Swiss cheese, beer-mustard sautéed onions, Black Forest ham and green leaf lettuce. Pair that with Sweet Potato Fries served with sweet and spicy ketchup for dipping, and this Bavarian feast just piles on the YUMMM™.

"The upcoming fall season was the inspiration behind this burger because the flavors are reminiscent of fall days and tailgating – grilling at a football game, eating hot pretzels with mustard, and enjoying a beer," said Red Robin's executive chef Dave Woolley. "I took those flavors and made that into a burger that would be a perfect option for our burger-loving guests."

To support the new burger, Red Robin will launch its latest advertising campaign based on the casual dining chain's popular and memorable mnemonic, "Red Robin, YUMMM™," from Sept. 19 through Oct. 17. During this time, the Oktoberfest Bürger will be available for $6.99. As part of the campaign, consumers will experience "YUMMM" through the following mediums:

• A TV ad, airing during shows, including "Good Morning America," "Entertainment Tonight" and "Inside Edition" as well as on cable television networks such as Comedy Central, TBS and USA that features a police captain arriving at a busy crime scene. Police have been unable to locate a fugitive, and the police captain successfully finds the suspect by yelling into a megaphone, "Red Robin," to which the fugitive pops out from a manhole and responds, "YUMMM."
• Digital Video Ads to educate viewers about The Oktoberfest Bürger and additional LTO items. The ads will run on a combination of video sites and mobile video apps, like ABC news and USA Today.

Red Robin will also be releasing the latest edition of their Drinks and Desserts Menu featuring Sam Adams^® Seasonal beers as well as introducing a regional beer program across the country where a local beer – in eight U.S. regions – will be featured on the menu. For example, all Colorado, Nevada and Arizona corporate-owned restaurants are featuring Ranger™ IPA from New Belgium^® Brewing Company. The menu will also include Red Robin's newest dessert, the Nestlé^® Toll House^® Cookie Sundae. The sundae includes a warm chocolate chip cookie and scoop of vanilla ice cream drizzled with caramel and gooey hot fudge with a helping of whipped cream and a cherry on top and is available for $3.49.

For more information on the Oktoberfest Bürger and Red Robin's other limited time offer items, or to find the restaurant location nearest you, visit www.redrobin.com.

About Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (NASDAQ: RRGB)
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc., a casual dining restaurant chain founded in 1969 that operates through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Red Robin International, Inc., has been serving up wholesome, fun dining experiences in a family-friendly environment for more than 40 years. Red Robin, the award-winning "Smiling Burger^®" expert, is famous for serving more than two dozen high-quality, Honest to Goodness^® gourmet burgers with Bottomless Steak Fries^®, as well as a wide variety of salads, sandwiches, wraps, soups, appetizers, entrees and signature Bottomless Beverages™. There are 460 Red Robin^® restaurants located across the United States and Canada, including corporate-owned locations and those operating under franchise agreements. Red Robin… YUMMM™! Connect with Red Robin on Facebook and Twitter.

GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo., Sept 12, 2011 – Do you dream of Smiling Burgers and Rookie Magic milkshakes? If the sizzle of burgers on the grill is music to your ears, you're in luck! Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (Red Robin), known as the Gourmet Burger Expert, is looking for 80 energetic and friendly team members to join the new Deer Park restaurant who have a passion for burgers and great customer service, and who share Red Robin's core values – honor, integrity, seeking knowledge, and having fun. The new restaurant is opening mid October. All interested burger-lovers must be at least 18-years-old to join the Red Robin Team.

Red Robin serves up more than two dozen award-winning gourmet burgers in a variety of innovative recipes as well as appetizers, chicken sandwiches, entrees, salads, soups and wraps in an energetic atmosphere.

"We're looking for team members who are passionate about burgers and who can deliver superior service to our guests," said Pam Ianotta, general manager of the Deer Park Red Robin^® restaurant. "If this sounds like a perfect fit for you, come in to our new location to learn more."

"I am really excited to come to work every day," said Christina Ritz, a Red Robin team member in Denver, Colo. "Everyone that I encounter treats me like a valued member of the Red Robin family." If you'd like to join the Red Robin family in Deer Park, please visit the restaurant to apply in person at 20506 North Rand Road, at Deer Park Town Center across from The Gap, and also visit us online at redrobin.com.

About Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (NASDAQ: RRGB)
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (www.redrobin.com), a casual dining restaurant chain founded in 1969 that operates through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Red Robin International, Inc., has been serving up wholesome, fun dining experiences in a family-friendly environment for more than 40 years. Red Robin, the award-winning "Smiling Burger^®" expert, is famous for serving more than two dozen high-quality, Honest to Goodness^® gourmet burgers with Bottomless Steak Fries^®, as well as a wide variety of salads, sandwiches, wraps, soups, appetizers, entrees and signature Bottomless Beverages™. There are 460 Red Robin^® restaurants located across the United States and Canada, including corporate-owned locations and those operating under franchise agreements. Red Robin… YUMMM^®!

GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo., July 27, 2011 – Burger enthusiasts nationwide will have the opportunity to taste America's newest gourmet burger recipe – created by a 12-year-old chef – while also supporting an important cause. From Tuesday, July 26, to Sunday, Sept. 11, Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (Red Robin) will feature Wichita, Kan. resident, 12-year-old Donovan Duggins' Mt. Vesuvius Burger in all U.S. Red Robin^® restaurants. For each Mt. Vesuvius Burger sold*, Red Robin will donate fifty cents to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children^® (NCMEC) to support its child safety education, and abduction and exploitation prevention efforts.

Red Robin, the gourmet burger expert for more than 40 years, selected Duggins' Mt. Vesuvius Burger recipe – made with a beef patty, sesame seed bun, crumbled blue cheese, bacon, provolone cheese and his own Lava Sauce, consisting of sweet BBQ sauce, hot sauce, garlic powder and paprika – as the winning burger during the fifth annual Kids' Cook-Off Championship in December 2010. Since 2006, Red Robin has donated more than $220,000 to NCMEC through its Kids' Cook-Off program.

"I'm so excited my Mt. Vesuvius Burger will be sold at Red Robin to help missing kids," said Duggins, who in addition to being the Kids' Cook-Off champion also is an accomplished viola player and composer. "I hope everyone tries my burger this summer to support the National Center."

Thousands of kids from across the country submitted gourmet burger recipes for the fifth annual event, and the top 50 recipes, including Duggins', are now featured in a burger cookbook. The cookbook is available for free download at www.redrobin.com and also includes back-to-school child safety tips from NCMEC.

This year, to see how grown-up burger recipes stack up against kid-created recipes, today through Sunday, Sept. 11, Red Robin is challenging adult burger lovers across the country to customize a gourmet burger creation in the first "People's Burger" contest by visiting www.thepeoplesburger.com, and describing it in a Twitter-style fashion of 140 characters or less. Burger entries will be voted on by friends and family and then judged by a panel of experts, including recently-named Chief Burger Officer, Michael Morrison; Red Robin Executive Chef, Dave Woolley; and Duggins. The grand prize recipe will be named "The People's Burger" and the winning mastermind chef will receive Red Robin YUMMM^® for a year**, an Apple^® iPad 2, and a Red Robin party where their winning burger will be served to 25 of their friends and family. Two runners-up will also receive Red Robin YUMMM^® for a year.

For more information and to find a Red Robin restaurant near you, visit www.redrobin.com.

About Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (NASDAQ: RRGB)
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (www.redrobin.com), a casual dining restaurant chain founded in 1969 that operates through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Red Robin International, Inc., has been serving up wholesome, fun dining experiences in a family-friendly environment for more than 40 years. Red Robin, the "Smiling Burger^®" expert, is famous for serving more than two dozen high-quality, Honest to Goodness^® gourmet burgers in a variety of recipes with Bottomless Steak Fries^®, as well as salads, soups, appetizers, entrees and signature Bottomless Beverages™. There are more than 430 Red Robin^® restaurants located across the United States and Canada, including corporate-owned locations and those operating under franchise agreements. Red Robin… YUMMM^®!

About the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children
The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children is a 501©(3) nonprofit organization. Since it was established by Congress in 1984, the organization has operated the toll-free 24-hour national missing children's hotline which has handled more than 3,372,730 calls. It has assisted law enforcement in the recovery of more than 163,330 children. The organization's CyberTipline has handled more than 1,146,300 reports of child sexual exploitation and its Child Victim Identification Program has reviewed and analyzed more than 52,645,050 pornography images and videos. The organization works in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Justice's office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention. To learn more about NCMEC, call its toll-free, 24-hour hotline at 1-800-THE-LOST or visit its web site at www.missingkids.com.

*Maximum donation not to exceed $50,000
** Twelve $30 Red Robin gift cards

GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo., July 25, 2011 – Alert your taste buds! Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (Red Robin) is just weeks away from bringing craveable gourmet burgers to Thousand Oaks, with the opening of their newest Red Robin located at 170 W. Hillcrest in the Thousand Oaks Shopping Center on Monday, Aug. 8, at 11 a.m. Red Robin – known as the gourmet burger expert – offers more than two dozen high-quality gourmet burgers served with Bottomless Steak Fries^® (which means free refills!) as well as a variety of salads, entrees, soups and wraps made with the freshest ingredients, many of which are made in-house.

To celebrate Red Robin’s grand opening and demonstrate its commitment to the community, the new restaurant has partnered with the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) to host a Burgers With A Heart^® fundraiser. During grand opening week, from Aug. 8 to 14, Red Robin will donate 50 cents from every gourmet burger sold to support NCMEC’s child safety initiatives. In addition, Red Robin will give away FREE* Child ID Kits.

"Child ID Kits are a simple, yet effective method to help parents and guardians maintain a current photograph and other descriptive details about their children," said Ernie Allen, president and CEO of NCMEC. "We want to thank Red Robin for helping us spread the word about child safety to help make communities across the country safer."

Red Robin’s gourmet burgers start with a fresh, never frozen, ground beef patty that is fire-grilled to a perfect juiciness. Red Robin also offers a chicken breast, turkey patty, fish sandwich or a vegetarian or vegan burger patty for those guests who are craving something other than beef. Layered on top, from more than 100 different topping options, is a tasty combination of ingredients with a variety of flavor profiles. Some of the most popular burgers are the Whiskey River^® BBQ Burger with signature BBQ sauce and hand-battered crispy onion straws; the signature Royal Red Robin Burger^® which has been a guest favorite for more than 40 years and is topped with a fresh fried egg; and the Banzai Burger with a teriyaki-glazed beef patty and a grilled pineapple ring, to name a few.

Red Robin guests across the country have come to love Red Robin for its:

• Welcoming and fun restaurant experience
• High-quality menu items, including signature gourmet burgers, entrees, salads and beverages made from fresh, Honest to Goodness^® ingredients that are customizable to fit guests taste and dietary preferences
• Signature Bottomless Steak Fries^® and Beverages, which means free refills, as well as Limited Time Offer (LTO) menu items
• Happy hour specials on appetizers and adult beverages in the bar area from 3-6 p.m. and 8 p.m. to close during the week
• Red Royalty, a new loyalty program that provides its members with rewards, including a FREE birthday burger and various additional incentives for dining at Red Robin, as well as other rewards to "surprise and delight" members throughout the year
• A kids’ menu for guests under age 10 which includes healthier fruit and vegetable side options, along with balloons, coloring pages and crayons, and a game area
• Detailed allergen information that is easy to understand
• A unique Unbridled culture that inspires Red Robin team members to consistently put guests’ needs first and perform random acts of kindness for others

For more information about Red Robin and to find additional restaurant locations, please visit www.redrobin.com.

About Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (NASDAQ: RRGB)
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (www.redrobin.com), a casual dining restaurant chain founded in 1969 that operates through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Red Robin International, Inc., has been serving up wholesome, fun dining experiences in a family-friendly environment for more than 40 years. Red Robin, the "Smiling Burger^®" expert, is famous for serving more than two dozen high-quality, Honest to Goodness^® gourmet burgers with Bottomless Steak Fries^®, as well as a wide variety of salads, sandwiches, wraps, soups, appetizers, entrees and signature Bottomless Beverages^TM. There are more than 450 Red Robin^® restaurants located across the United States and Canada, including corporate-owned locations and those operating under franchise agreements. Red Robin… YUMMM^®!

About the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children
The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Since it was established by Congress in 1984, the organization has operated the toll-free 24-hour national missing children’s hotline which has handled more than 3,372,730 calls. It has assisted law enforcement in the recovery of more than 163,330 children. The organization’s CyberTipline has handled more than 1,130,770 reports of child sexual exploitation and its Child Victim Identification Program has reviewed and analyzed more than 52,052,130 pornography images and videos. The organization works in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Justice’s office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention. To learn more about NCMEC, call its toll-free, 24-hour hotline at 1-800-THE-LOST or visit its web site at www.missingkids.com.

*ID Kits available while supplies last.

GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo., July 11, 2011 – Do you dream of Smiling Burgers and Rookie Magic milkshakes? If the sizzle of burgers on the grill is music to your ears, you’re in luck! Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (Red Robin), known as the Gourmet Burger Expert, is looking for energetic and friendly team members to join the new Thousand Oaks restaurant who have a passion for burgers and great customer service, and who share Red Robin’s core values – honor, integrity, seeking knowledge, and having fun. The new restaurant is opening in mid-August. All interested burger-lovers must be at least 18-years-old to join the Red Robin Team.

Red Robin serves up award-winning gourmet burgers in a variety of innovative recipes as well as appetizers, chicken sandwiches, entrees, salads, soups and wraps in an energetic atmosphere.

"We’re looking for team members who are passionate about burgers and who can deliver superior service to our guests," said Steven Grandinetti, general manager of the Thousand Oaks Red Robin^® restaurant. "If this sounds like a perfect fit for you, come in to our new location to learn more."

"I am really excited to come to work every day," said Christina Ritz, a Red Robin team member in Denver, Colo. "Everyone that I encounter treats me like a valued member of the Red Robin family.” If you’d like to join the Red Robin family in Thousand Oaks, please apply in person beginning Tuesday, July 12 at 170 W. Hillcrest in the Thousand Oaks Shopping Center.

About Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (NASDAQ: RRGB)
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (www.redrobin.com), a casual dining restaurant chain founded in 1969 that operates through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Red Robin International, Inc., has been serving up wholesome, fun dining experiences in a family-friendly environment for more than 40 years. Red Robin, the award-winning "Smiling Burger^®” expert, is famous for serving more than two dozen high-quality, Honest to Goodness^® gourmet burgers with Bottomless Steak Fries^®, as well as a wide variety of salads, sandwiches, wraps, soups, appetizers, entrees and signature Bottomless Beverages^™. There are more than 450 Red Robin^® restaurants located across the United States and Canada, including corporate-owned locations and those operating under franchise agreements. Red Robin… YUMMM^®!

GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo., July 11, 2011 – Alert your taste buds! Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (Red Robin) is just weeks away from bringing even more craveable gourmet burgers to the Los Angeles-area in Lakewood, with the opening of their newest Red Robin located at 112 Lakewood Center Mall, located off of Lakewood Blvd. at the Lakewood Center Mall next to Macy’s, on Monday, July 25, at 11 a.m. Red Robin – known as the gourmet burger expert – offers more than two dozen high-quality gourmet burgers served with Bottomless Steak Fries^® (which means free refills!) as well as a variety of salads, entrees, soups and wraps made with the freshest ingredients, many of which are made in-house.

To celebrate Red Robin’s grand opening and demonstrate its commitment to the community, the new restaurant has partnered with the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) to host a Burgers With A Heart^® fundraiser. During grand opening week, from July 25 to 31, Red Robin will donate 50 cents from every gourmet burger sold to support NCMEC’s child safety initiatives. In addition, Red Robin will give away FREE* Child ID Kits.

"Child ID Kits are a simple, yet effective method to help parents and guardians maintain a current photograph and other descriptive details about their children," said Ernie Allen, president and CEO of NCMEC. "We want to thank Red Robin for helping us spread the word about child safety to help make communities across the country safer."

Red Robin’s gourmet burgers start with a fresh, never frozen, ground beef patty that is fire-grilled to a perfect juiciness. Red Robin also offers a chicken breast, turkey patty, fish sandwich or a vegetarian or vegan burger patty for those guests who are craving something other than beef. Layered on top, from more than 100 different topping options, is a tasty combination of ingredients with a variety of flavor profiles. Some of the most popular burgers are the Whiskey River^® BBQ Burger with signature BBQ sauce and hand-battered crispy onion straws; the signature Royal Red Robin Burger^® which has been a guest favorite for more than 40 years and is topped with a fresh fried egg; and the Banzai Burger with a teriyaki-glazed beef patty and a grilled pineapple ring, to name a few.

Red Robin guests across the country have come to love Red Robin for its:

• Welcoming and fun restaurant experience
• High-quality menu items, including signature gourmet burgers, entrees, salads and beverages made from fresh, Honest to Goodness^® ingredients that are customizable to fit guests taste and dietary preferences
• Signature Bottomless Steak Fries^® and Beverages, which means free refills, as well as Limited Time Offer (LTO) menu items
• Happy hour specials on appetizers and adult beverages in the bar area from 3-6 p.m. and 8 p.m. to close during the week
• Red Royalty, a new loyalty program that provides its members with rewards, including a FREE birthday burger and various additional incentives for dining at Red Robin, as well as other rewards to "surprise and delight" members throughout the year
• A kids’ menu for guests under age 10 which includes healthier fruit and vegetable side options, along with balloons, coloring pages and crayons, and a game area
• Detailed allergen information that is easy to understand
• A unique Unbridled culture that inspires Red Robin team members to consistently put guests’ needs first and perform random acts of kindness for others

For more information about Red Robin and to find additional restaurant locations, please visit www.redrobin.com.

About Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (NASDAQ: RRGB)
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (www.redrobin.com), a casual dining restaurant chain founded in 1969 that operates through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Red Robin International, Inc., has been serving up wholesome, fun dining experiences in a family-friendly environment for more than 40 years. Red Robin, the "Smiling Burger^®" expert, is famous for serving more than two dozen high-quality, Honest to Goodness^® gourmet burgers with Bottomless Steak Fries^®, as well as a wide variety of salads, sandwiches, wraps, soups, appetizers, entrees and signature Bottomless Beverages^TM. There are more than 450 Red Robin^® restaurants located across the United States and Canada, including corporate-owned locations and those operating under franchise agreements. Red Robin… YUMMM^®!

About the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children
The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Since it was established by Congress in 1984, the organization has operated the toll-free 24-hour national missing children’s hotline which has handled more than 3,372,730 calls. It has assisted law enforcement in the recovery of more than 163,330 children. The organization’s CyberTipline has handled more than 1,130,770 reports of child sexual exploitation and its Child Victim Identification Program has reviewed and analyzed more than 52,052,130 pornography images and videos. The organization works in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Justice’s office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention. To learn more about NCMEC, call its toll-free, 24-hour hotline at 1-800-THE-LOST or visit its web site at www.missingkids.com.

*ID Kits available while supplies last.

GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo., June 20, 2011 – Do you dream of Smiling Burgers and Rookie Magic milkshakes? If the sizzle of burgers on the grill is music to your ears, you're in luck! Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (Red Robin), known as the Gourmet Burger Expert, is looking for energetic and friendly team members to join the new Lakewood restaurant who have a passion for burgers and great customer service, and who share Red Robin's core values – honor, integrity, seeking knowledge, and having fun. The new restaurant is opening in late July. All interested burger-lovers must be at least 18-years-old to join the Red Robin Team.

Red Robin serves up award-winning gourmet burgers in a variety of innovative recipes as well as appetizers, chicken sandwiches, entrees, salads, soups and wraps in an energetic atmosphere.

"We're looking for team members who are passionate about burgers and who can deliver superior service to our guests," said Kirk Erickson, general manager of the Lakewood Red Robin^® restaurant. "If this sounds like a perfect fit for you, come in to our new location to learn more."

"I am really excited to come to work every day," said Christina Ritz, a Red Robin team member in Denver, Colo. "Everyone that I encounter treats me like a valued member of the Red Robin family." If you'd like to join the Red Robin family in Lakewood, please visit the restaurant to apply in person at 112 Lakewood Center Mall, located off of Lakewood Blvd. at the Lakewood Center Mall next to Macy's and also visit us on Facebook.

About Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (NASDAQ: RRGB)
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (www.redrobin.com), a casual dining restaurant chain founded in 1969 that operates through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Red Robin International, Inc., has been serving up wholesome, fun dining experiences in a family-friendly environment for more than 40 years. Red Robin, the award-winning "Smiling Burger^®" expert, is famous for serving more than two dozen high-quality, Honest to Goodness^® gourmet burgers with Bottomless Steak Fries^®, as well as a wide variety of salads, sandwiches, wraps, soups, appetizers, entrees and signature Bottomless Beverages™.  There are more than 450 Red Robin^® restaurants located across the United States and Canada, including corporate-owned locations and those operating under franchise agreements. Red Robin… YUMMM^®!

GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo., June 13, 2011 – Alert your taste buds! Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (Red Robin) is just weeks away from bringing craveable gourmet burgers to the Providence area in Warwick, with the opening of their first Red Robin in Rhode Island located at 400 Bald Hill Road directly off Exit 2 from 295 in the Warwick Mall Plaza, on Monday, June 27 at 11 a.m. Red Robin – known as the gourmet burger expert – offers more than two dozen high-quality gourmet burgers served with Bottomless Steak Fries^® (which means free refills!) as well as a variety of salads, entrees, soups and wraps made with the freshest ingredients, many of which are made in-house.

To celebrate Red Robin's grand opening and demonstrate its commitment to the community, the new restaurant has partnered with the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) to host a Burgers With A Heart^® fundraiser. During grand opening week, from June 27 to July 3, Red Robin will donate 50 cents from every gourmet burger sold to support NCMEC's child safety initiatives. In addition, Red Robin will give away FREE* Child ID Kits.

"Child ID Kits are a simple, yet effective method to help parents and guardians maintain a current photograph and other descriptive details about their children," said Ernie Allen, president and CEO of NCMEC. "We want to thank Red Robin for helping us spread the word about child safety to help make communities across the country safer."

Red Robin's gourmet burgers start with a fresh, never frozen, ground beef patty that is fire-grilled to a perfect juiciness. Red Robin also offers a chicken breast, turkey patty, fish sandwich or a vegetarian or vegan burger patty for those guests who are craving something other than beef. Layered on top, from more than 100 different topping options, is a tasty combination of ingredients with a variety of flavor profiles. Some of the most popular burgers are the Whiskey River^® BBQ Burger with signature BBQ sauce and hand-battered crispy onion straws; the signature Royal Red Robin Burger^® which has been a guest favorite for more than 40 years and is topped with a fresh fried egg; and the Banzai Burger with a teriyaki-glazed beef patty and a grilled pineapple ring, to name a few.

Red Robin guests across the country have come to love Red Robin for its:

• Welcoming and fun restaurant experience
• High-quality menu items, including signature gourmet burgers, entrees, salads and beverages made from fresh, Honest to Goodness^® ingredients that are customizable to fit guests taste and dietary preferences
• Signature Bottomless Steak Fries^® and Beverages, which means free refills, as well as Limited Time Offer (LTO) menu items
• Specially priced "Happytizers" in the bar area from 3-6 p.m. and 8 p.m. to close during the week
• Red Royalty, a new loyalty program that provides its members with rewards, including a FREE birthday burger and various additional incentives for dining at Red Robin, as well as other rewards to "surprise and delight" members throughout the year
• A kids' menu for guests under age 10 which includes healthier fruit and vegetable side options, along with balloons, coloring pages and crayons, and a game area
• Detailed allergen information that is easy to understand
• A unique Unbridled culture that inspires Red Robin team members to consistently put guests' needs first and perform random acts of kindness for others

For more information about Red Robin and to find additional restaurant locations, please visit www.redrobin.com.

About Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (NASDAQ: RRGB)
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (www.redrobin.com), a casual dining restaurant chain founded in 1969 that operates through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Red Robin International, Inc., has been serving up wholesome, fun dining experiences in a family-friendly environment for more than 40 years. Red Robin, the "Smiling Burger^®" expert, is famous for serving more than two dozen high-quality, Honest to Goodness^® gourmet burgers with Bottomless Steak Fries^®, as well as a wide variety of salads, sandwiches, wraps, soups, appetizers, entrees and signature Bottomless Beverages™. There are more than 450 Red Robin^® restaurants located across the United States and Canada, including corporate-owned locations and those operating under franchise agreements. Red Robin… YUMMM^®!

About the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children
The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Since it was established by Congress in 1984, the organization has operated the toll-free 24-hour national missing children's hotline which has handled more than 3,372,730 calls. It has assisted law enforcement in the recovery of more than 163,330 children. The organization's CyberTipline has handled more than 1,106,750 reports of child sexual exploitation and its Child Victim Identification Program has reviewed and analyzed more than 50,062,980 pornography images and videos. The organization works in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Justice's office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention. To learn more about NCMEC, call its toll-free, 24-hour hotline at 1-800-THE-LOST or visit its web site at www.missingkids.com.

*ID Kits available while supplies last.

GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo., June 6, 2011 – Alert your taste buds! Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (Red Robin) is just weeks away from bringing even more craveable gourmet burgers to the Sacramento area, with the opening of their first Red Robin in Vacaville located at 186 Nut Tree Pkwy., on the south side of Interstate 80, across from the Vacaville Premium Outlets, on Monday, June 20, at 11 a.m. Red Robin – known as the gourmet burger expert – offers more than two dozen high-quality gourmet burgers served with Bottomless Steak Fries^® (which means free refills!) as well as a variety of salads, entrees, soups and wraps made with the freshest ingredients, many of which are made in-house.

To celebrate Red Robin's grand opening and demonstrate its commitment to the community, the new restaurant has partnered with the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) to host a Burgers With A Heart^® fundraiser. During grand opening week, from June 20 to 26, Red Robin will donate 50 cents from every gourmet burger sold to support NCMEC's child safety initiatives. In addition, Red Robin will give away FREE* Child ID Kits.

"Child ID Kits are a simple, yet effective method to help parents and guardians maintain a current photograph and other descriptive details about their children," said Ernie Allen, president and CEO of NCMEC. "We want to thank Red Robin for helping us spread the word about child safety to help make communities across the country safer."

Red Robin's gourmet burgers start with a fresh, never frozen, ground beef patty that is fire-grilled to a perfect juiciness. Red Robin also offers a chicken breast, turkey patty, fish sandwich or a vegetarian or vegan burger patty for those guests who are craving something other than beef. Layered on top, from more than 100 different topping options, is a tasty combination of ingredients with a variety of flavor profiles. Some of the most popular burgers are the Whiskey River^® BBQ Burger with signature BBQ sauce and hand-battered crispy onion straws; the signature Royal Red Robin Burger^® which has been a guest favorite for more than 40 years and is topped with a fresh fried egg; and the Banzai Burger with a teriyaki-glazed beef patty and a grilled pineapple ring, to name a few.

Red Robin guests across the country have come to love Red Robin for its:

• Welcoming and fun restaurant experience
• High-quality menu items, including signature gourmet burgers, entrees, salads and beverages made from fresh, Honest to Goodness^® ingredients that are customizable to fit guests taste and dietary preferences
• Signature Bottomless Steak Fries^® and Beverages, which means free refills, as well as Limited Time Offer (LTO) menu items
• Happy hour specials on appetizers and beer in the bar area from 3-6 p.m. and 8 p.m. to close during the week
• Red Royalty, a new loyalty program that provides its members with rewards, including a FREE birthday burger and various additional incentives for dining at Red Robin, as well as other rewards to "surprise and delight" members throughout the year
• A kids' menu for guests under age 10 which includes healthier fruit and vegetable side options, along with balloons, coloring pages and crayons, and a game area
• Detailed allergen information that is easy to understand
• A unique Unbridled culture that inspires Red Robin team members to consistently put guests' needs first and perform random acts of kindness for others

For more information about Red Robin and to find additional restaurant locations, please visit www.redrobin.com.

About Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (NASDAQ: RRGB)
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (www.redrobin.com), a casual dining restaurant chain founded in 1969 that operates through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Red Robin International, Inc., has been serving up wholesome, fun dining experiences in a family-friendly environment for more than 40 years. Red Robin, the "Smiling Burger^®" expert, is famous for serving more than two dozen high-quality, Honest to Goodness^® gourmet burgers with Bottomless Steak Fries^®, as well as a wide variety of salads, sandwiches, wraps, soups, appetizers, entrees and signature Bottomless Beverages™. There are more than 450 Red Robin^® restaurants located across the United States and Canada, including corporate-owned locations and those operating under franchise agreements. Red Robin… YUMMM^®!

About the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children
The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Since it was established by Congress in 1984, the organization has operated the toll-free 24-hour national missing children's hotline which has handled more than 3,372,730 calls. It has assisted law enforcement in the recovery of more than 163,330 children. The organization's CyberTipline has handled more than 1,106,750 reports of child sexual exploitation and its Child Victim Identification Program has reviewed and analyzed more than 50,062,980 pornography images and videos. The organization works in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Justice's office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention. To learn more about NCMEC, call its toll-free, 24-hour hotline at 1-800-THE-LOST or visit its web site at www.missingkids.com.

*ID Kits available while supplies last.

GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo., May 31, 2011 – It's YUMMM™ time in the summertime. For a limited time only, Red Robin is serving up summer sizzle with a fiery 5 Alarm Chicken Sandwich and a Summer Strawberry Salad now until Sunday, July 24. Whether guests are looking to crank up the heat with the spicy combination of a grilled chicken breast, spicy Pepper-Jack cheese, jalapeños, tangy salsa and homemade chipotle mayo found inside the 5 Alarm Chicken Sandwich, or savor the sweet flavors of fresh-sliced strawberries, tangy Feta cheese, toasted almonds, crisp romaine lettuce and grilled chicken breast tossed together in a made-fresh-in-house strawberry dressing to create the Summer Strawberry Salad, the new limited time only (LTO) summer items will satisfy a variety of taste preferences.

To support the LTO offerings, Red Robin will launch its latest advertising initiative based on the casual dining chain's popular and memorable mnemonic, "Red Robin…YUMMM™," from Wednesday, June 1, through Wednesday, June 29. During this time, the 5 Alarm Chicken Sandwich will be sold at an appetizing price of $6.99 and the Strawberry Summer Salad will be available for $8.99. As part of the campaign, consumers will experience "YUMMM" through the following mediums:

• A TV ad, airing on cable television networks such as USA, TNT, MTV and Comedy Central, that features two men on a road trip who are starting to get hungry. The passenger mentions he sees a Red Robin restaurant and his friend behind the wheel, instantly driven by a craving for Red Robin, swerves off the road, launches the car off an embankment and lands it in the middle of the Red Robin parking lot. As the dust settles, the two traveling companions realize the success of their "shortcut" and the driver proclaims, "YUMMM."
• Digital Video Ads to educate viewers about Red Robin's new LTO items. The ads will run across sites such as Weatherbug.com, NationalGeographic.com and iVillage.com.

For guests eager to jump start their 5 Alarm Chicken Sandwich or Summer Strawberry Salad, or satisfy their sweet-tooth, Red Robin also is serving these limited-time sides through Sunday, July 24:

• Sweet Potato Fries – Served with Sweet & Spicy ketchup, these crispy fries are topped with sea-salt and available for $2.99 for a single order or $5.79 for a double.
• Apple Pie Bites – Packed with juicy pieces of Fuji, Gala and Granny Smith apples simmered in a sweet filling with a cinnamon cracker crumb crust. Sprinkled with powdered sugar and served alongside a warm caramel dipping sauce. Available for $4.99.

Also, to satisfy thirsty guests during the summer and year-round, Red Robin just introduced its first-ever, separate, 16-page Drinks and Desserts menu for guests to find the perfect complement to any meal. The new Drinks and Desserts menu will be a permanent fixture for each diner's table and will be updated seasonally to feature a multitude of alcoholic, non-alcoholic and dessert options. For summer, the new menu includes:

• Beach-worthy margaritas, including the hand-shaken Strawberry Blue Margarita
• Real-fruit cocktails, like the Absolutely Absolut^® Freckled Lemonade, a grown-up twist on the Red Robin signature non-alcoholic beverage
• Tiki Tropicals, including Sand In Your Shorts^® and Fruity Boozie Daiquiri^® drinks that are as creative and refreshing as their names
• Drinks that made us Famous – Red Robin originals since 1969 – such as the powder keg of ingredients found in the T.N.T or the timeless favorite, Flat on Your Beak
• Adult-only dessert drinks, like the cool 'n' creamy KAHLUA^® Jamaican Shake
• Bottomless beverages, including Red Robin's signature Freckled Lemonade^®
• Shakes and smoothies, sharable desserts and more!

For more information, or to find the restaurant location nearest you, visit www.redrobin.com.

About Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (NASDAQ: RRGB)
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc., a casual dining restaurant chain founded in 1969 that operates through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Red Robin International, Inc., has been serving up wholesome, fun dining experiences in a family-friendly environment for more than 40 years. Red Robin, the "Smiling Burger^®" expert, is famous for serving more than two dozen high-quality, Honest to Goodness^® gourmet burgers with Bottomless Steak Fries^®, as well as a wide variety of salads, sandwiches, wraps, soups, appetizers, entrees and signature Bottomless Beverages™. There are more than 450 Red Robin^® restaurants located across the United States and Canada, including corporate-owned locations and those operating under franchise agreements. Red Robin... YUMMM™! Connect with Red Robin on Facebook and Twitter.

GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo., May 27, 2011 – The search has ended! Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (Red Robin) and its Chief Executive Officer, Steve Carley, have found their first-ever Chief Burger Officer (CBO) after an intense search for the position that took place in honor of National Hamburger Month in May. Today, Michael Morrison from Spanaway, Wash., was named the winning candidate to hold the honorary CBO title. Morrison's stand-out application was chosen from more than 7,200 burger-lovers who were vying to fill the inaugural CBO position.

"Being named Red Robin's first-ever Chief Burger Officer is a huge honor that gives me the platform to further proclaim my love for the restaurant as an official brand ambassador," said Morrison. "From my first Red Robin experience during a fundraising car wash in high school to my son's birth in a Red Robin parking lot, I have developed a passion for Red Robin that goes beyond the burgers and reaches to some of my life's most memorable moments."

In his role as CBO, Morrison will fly to Denver to visit Red Robin's headquarters and enjoy the executive perks that come with his new title, including a business lunch with Red Robin CEO Steve Carley and time in the Red Robin kitchen learning the art of the Smiling Burger with Red Robin's executive chef, Dave Woolley.

"Michael went above and beyond to prove he has what it takes to deserve the title of Red Robin Chief Burger Officer," said Carley. "Not only is Michael a burger aficionado with a 20-year track record of advocating Red Robin as the burger authority, but his love for Red Robin extends far beyond that of the average gourmet burger fan."

Throughout the application process, Morrison encouraged friends, family and fellow burger-lovers to vote for him to win via an array of social networking sites, including through his personal Facebook page as well as the Red Robin official Facebook page. The extensive lobbying paid off, and while the CBO appointment was ultimately made by a team of Red Robin executives, Morrison received 6,899 votes, making him a standout candidate with the selection committee.

In addition to the trip to Red Robin's corporate headquarters, Morrison will also receive the following as the inaugural CBO:

• His name, photo and new CBO title prominently displayed "in lights" on the NASDAQ stock exchange Marketsite Tower in New York City's Times Square; this happened this morning, Friday, May 27, during the morning rush hour.
• An Apple^® iPad2
• Red Robin burgers for a year*
• Red Robin swag, including: a personalized Red Robin chef coat and hat; corporate desk nameplate; Red Robin-branded pad folio and pen; an official "Job Offer Letter"; and other executive perks

Visit www.chiefburgerofficer.com or www.redrobin.com to learn more about the newly appointed Chief Burger Officer or to locate the Red Robin^® restaurant nearest you.

About Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (NASDAQ: RRGB)
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (www.redrobin.com), a casual dining restaurant chain founded in 1969 that operates through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Red Robin International, Inc., has been serving up wholesome, fun dining experiences in a family-friendly environment for more than 40 years. Red Robin, the award-winning "Smiling Burger^®" expert, is famous for serving more than two dozen high-quality, Honest to Goodness^® gourmet burgers with Bottomless Steak Fries^®, as well as a wide variety of salads, sandwiches, wraps, soups, appetizers, entrees and signature Bottomless Beverages™. There are more than 450 Red Robin^® restaurants located across the United States and Canada, including corporate-owned locations and those operating under franchise agreements. Red Robin… YUMMM^®!

*12, $30 Red Robin gift cards

GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo., May 23, 2011 – Do you dream of Smiling Burgers and Rookie Magic milkshakes? If the sizzle of burgers on the grill is music to your ears, you're in luck! Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (Red Robin), known as the Gourmet Burger Expert, is looking for energetic and friendly team members to join the new Warwick restaurant who have a passion for burgers and great customer service, and who share Red Robin's core values – honor, integrity, seeking knowledge, and having fun. The new restaurant is opening in late June. All interested burger-lovers must be at least 18-years-old to join the Red Robin Team.

Red Robin serves up award-winning gourmet burgers in a variety of innovative recipes as well as appetizers, chicken sandwiches, entrees, salads, soups and wraps in an energetic atmosphere.

"We're looking for team members who are passionate about burgers and who can deliver superior service to our guests," said David Pincus, general manager of the Warwick Red Robin^® restaurant. "If this sounds like a perfect fit for you, come in to our new location to learn more."

"I am really excited to come to work every day," said Christina Ritz, a Red Robin team member in Denver, Colo. "Everyone that I encounter treats me like a valued member of the Red Robin family."

If you'd like to join the Red Robin family in Warwick, please visit the restaurant to apply in person at 400 Bald Hill Road located directly off Exit 2 from 295 in the Warwick Mall Plaza.

About Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (NASDAQ: RRGB)
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (www.redrobin.com), a casual dining restaurant chain founded in 1969 that operates through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Red Robin International, Inc., has been serving up wholesome, fun dining experiences in a family-friendly environment for more than 40 years. Red Robin, the award-winning "Smiling Burger^®" expert, is famous for serving more than two dozen high-quality, Honest to Goodness^® gourmet burgers with Bottomless Steak Fries^®, as well as a wide variety of salads, sandwiches, wraps, soups, appetizers, entrees and signature Bottomless Beverages™. There are more than 450 Red Robin^® restaurants located across the United States and Canada, including corporate-owned locations and those operating under franchise agreements. Red Robin… YUMMM^®!

GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo., May 16, 2011 – Alert your taste buds! Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (Red Robin) is just weeks away from bringing even more craveable gourmet burgers to Maryland, with the opening of their newest Red Robin located at 5582 Spectrum Drive, at the Francis Scott Key Mall, in front of Barnes & Noble in Frederick, on Monday, May 30, at 11 a.m. Red Robin – known as the gourmet burger expert – offers more than two dozen high-quality gourmet burgers served with Bottomless Steak Fries^® (which means free refills!) as well as a variety of salads, entrees, soups and wraps made with the freshest ingredients, many of which are made in-house.

To celebrate Red Robin’s grand opening and demonstrate its commitment to the community, the new restaurant has partnered with the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) to host a Burgers With A Heart^® fundraiser. During grand opening week, from May 30 to June 5, Red Robin will donate 50 cents from every gourmet burger sold to support NCMEC’s child safety initiatives. In addition, Red Robin will give away FREE* Child ID Kits.

"Child ID Kits are a simple, yet effective method to help parents and guardians maintain a current photograph and other descriptive details about their children," said Ernie Allen, president and CEO of NCMEC. "We want to thank Red Robin for helping us spread the word about child safety to help make communities across the country safer."

Red Robin’s gourmet burgers start with a fresh, never frozen, ground beef patty that is fire-grilled to a perfect juiciness. Red Robin also offers a chicken breast, turkey patty, fish sandwich or a vegetarian or vegan burger patty for those guests who are craving something other than beef. Layered on top, from more than 100 different topping options, is a tasty combination of ingredients with a variety of flavor profiles. Some of the most popular burgers are the Whiskey River^® BBQ Burger with signature BBQ sauce and hand-battered crispy onion straws; the signature Royal Red Robin Burger^® which has been a guest favorite for more than 40 years and is topped with a fresh fried egg; and the Banzai Burger with a teriyaki-glazed beef patty and a grilled pineapple ring, to name a few.

Red Robin guests across the country have come to love Red Robin for its:

• Welcoming and fun restaurant experience
• High-quality menu items, including signature gourmet burgers, entrees, salads and beverages made from fresh, Honest to Goodness^® ingredients that are customizable to fit guests taste and dietary preferences
• Signature Bottomless Steak Fries^® and Beverages, which means free refills, as well as Limited Time Offer (LTO) menu items
• Happy hour specials on appetizers and beer in the bar area from 3-6 p.m. and 8 p.m. to close during the week
• Red Royalty, a new loyalty program that provides its members with rewards, including a FREE birthday burger and various additional incentives for dining at Red Robin, as well as other rewards to "surprise and delight" members throughout the year
• A kids’ menu for guests under age 10 which includes healthier fruit and vegetable side options, along with balloons, coloring pages and crayons, and a game area
• Detailed allergen information that is easy to understand
• A unique Unbridled culture that inspires Red Robin team members to consistently put guests’ needs first and perform random acts of kindness for others

For more information about Red Robin and to find additional restaurant locations, please visit www.redrobin.com.

About Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (NASDAQ: RRGB)
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (www.redrobin.com), a casual dining restaurant chain founded in 1969 that operates through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Red Robin International, Inc., has been serving up wholesome, fun dining experiences in a family-friendly environment for more than 40 years.  Red Robin, the “Smiling Burger^®” expert, is famous for serving more than two dozen high-quality, Honest to Goodness^® gourmet burgers with Bottomless Steak Fries^®, as well as a wide variety of salads, sandwiches, wraps, soups, appetizers, entrees and signature Bottomless Beverages™.  There are more than 450 Red Robin^® restaurants located across the United States and Canada, including corporate-owned locations and those operating under franchise agreements. Red Robin… YUMMM^®!

About the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children
The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.  Since it was established by Congress in 1984, the organization has operated the toll-free 24-hour national missing children’s hotline which has handled more than 3,372,730 calls.  It has assisted law enforcement in the recovery of more than 163,330 children.  The organization’s CyberTipline has handled more than 1,088,634 reports of child sexual exploitation and its Child Victim Identification Program has reviewed and analyzed more than 49,014,340 pornography images and videos.  The organization works in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Justice’s office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention.  To learn more about NCMEC, call its toll-free, 24-hour hotline at 1-800-THE-LOST or visit its web site at www.missingkids.com.

*ID Kits available while supplies last.

GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo., May 16, 2011 – Do you dream of Smiling Burgers and Rookie Magic milkshakes? If the sizzle of burgers on the grill is music to your ears, you’re in luck! Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (Red Robin), known as the Gourmet Burger Expert, is looking for energetic and friendly team members to join the new Vacaville restaurant who have a passion for burgers and great customer service, and who share Red Robin’s core values – honor, integrity, seeking knowledge, and having fun. The new restaurant is opening in late June. All interested burger-lovers must be at least 18-years-old to join the Red Robin Team.

Red Robin serves up award-winning gourmet burgers in a variety of innovative recipes as well as appetizers, chicken sandwiches, entrees, salads, soups and wraps in an energetic atmosphere.

"We’re looking for team members who are passionate about burgers and who can deliver superior service to our guests," said Kerry Aughenbaugh, general manager of the Vacaville Red Robin^® restaurant. "If this sounds like a perfect fit for you, come in to our new location to learn more."

"I am really excited to come to work every day," said Christina Ritz, a Red Robin team member in Denver, Colo. "Everyone that I encounter treats me like a valued member of the Red Robin family."

If you’d like to join the Red Robin family in Vacaville, please visit the restaurant to apply in person at 186 Nut Tree Pkwy., on the south side of Interstate 80, across from the Vacaville Premium Outlets.

About Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (NASDAQ: RRGB)
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (www.redrobin.com), a casual dining restaurant chain founded in 1969 that operates through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Red Robin International, Inc., has been serving up wholesome, fun dining experiences in a family-friendly environment for more than 40 years. Red Robin, the award-winning “Smiling Burger^®” expert, is famous for serving more than two dozen high-quality, Honest to Goodness^® gourmet burgers with Bottomless Steak Fries^®, as well as a wide variety of salads, sandwiches, wraps, soups, appetizers, entrees and signature Bottomless Beverages™.  There are more than 450 Red Robin^® restaurants located across the United States and Canada, including corporate-owned locations and those operating under franchise agreements. Red Robin… YUMMM^®!

GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo., May 9, 2011 – Alert your taste buds! Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (Red Robin) is just weeks away from bringing even more craveable gourmet burgers to Illinois with the opening of their newest Red Robin located at 6420 Grand Ave. in Gurnee next to Chase Bank at the corner of Grand Ave. and North Hunt Club Road outside the Gurnee Mills Mall, on Monday, May 23, at 11 a.m. Red Robin – known as the gourmet burger expert – offers more than two dozen high-quality gourmet burgers served with Bottomless Steak Fries^® (which means free refills!) as well as a variety of salads, entrees, soups and wraps made with the freshest ingredients, many of which are made in-house.

To celebrate Red Robin's grand opening and demonstrate its commitment to the community, the new restaurant has partnered with the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) to host a Burgers With A Heart^® fundraiser. During grand opening week, from May 23 to 29, Red Robin will donate 50 cents from every gourmet burger sold to support NCMEC's child safety initiatives. In addition, Red Robin will give away FREE* Child ID Kits.

"Child ID Kits are a simple, yet effective method to help parents and guardians maintain a current photograph and other descriptive details about their children," said Ernie Allen, president and CEO of NCMEC. "We want to thank Red Robin for helping us spread the word about child safety to help make communities across the country safer."

Red Robin's gourmet burgers start with a fresh, never frozen, ground beef patty that is fire-grilled to a perfect juiciness. Red Robin also offers a chicken breast, turkey patty, fish sandwich or a vegetarian or vegan burger patty for those guests who are craving something other than beef. Layered on top, from more than 100 different topping options, is a tasty combination of ingredients with a variety of flavor profiles. Some of the most popular burgers are the Whiskey River^® BBQ Burger with signature BBQ sauce and hand-battered crispy onion straws; the signature Royal Red Robin Burger^® which has been a guest favorite for more than 40 years and is topped with a fresh fried egg; and the Banzai Burger with a teriyaki-glazed beef patty and a grilled pineapple ring, to name a few.

Red Robin guests across the country have come to love Red Robin for its:

• Welcoming and fun restaurant experience
• High-quality menu items, including signature gourmet burgers, entrees, salads and beverages made from fresh, Honest to Goodness^® ingredients that are customizable to fit guests taste and dietary preferences
• Signature Bottomless Steak Fries^® and Beverages, which means free refills, as well as Limited Time Offer (LTO) menu items
• Specially priced appetizers in the bar area from 3-6 p.m. and 8 p.m. to close during the week
• Red Royalty, a new loyalty program that provides its members with rewards, including a FREE birthday burger and various additional incentives for dining at Red Robin, as well as other rewards to "surprise and delight" members throughout the year
• A kids' menu for guests under age 10 which includes healthier fruit and vegetable side options, along with balloons, coloring pages and crayons, and a game area
• Detailed allergen information that is easy to understand
• A unique Unbridled culture that inspires Red Robin team members to consistently put guests' needs first and perform random acts of kindness for others

For more information about Red Robin and to find additional restaurant locations, please visit www.redrobin.com.

About Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (NASDAQ: RRGB)
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (www.redrobin.com), a casual dining restaurant chain founded in 1969 that operates through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Red Robin International, Inc., has been serving up wholesome, fun dining experiences in a family-friendly environment for more than 40 years. Red Robin, the "Smiling Burger^®" expert, is famous for serving more than two dozen high-quality, Honest to Goodness^® gourmet burgers with Bottomless Steak Fries^®, as well as a wide variety of salads, sandwiches, wraps, soups, appetizers, entrees and signature Bottomless Beverages™. There are more than 450 Red Robin^® restaurants located across the United States and Canada, including corporate-owned locations and those operating under franchise agreements. Red Robin… YUMMM^®!

About the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children
The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Since it was established by Congress in 1984, the organization has operated the toll-free 24-hour national missing children's hotline which has handled more than 3,372,730 calls. It has assisted law enforcement in the recovery of more than 163,330 children. The organization's CyberTipline has handled more than 1,088,634 reports of child sexual exploitation and its Child Victim Identification Program has reviewed and analyzed more than 49,014,340 pornography images and videos. The organization works in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Justice's office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention. To learn more about NCMEC, call its toll-free, 24-hour hotline at 1-800-THE-LOST or visit its web site at www.missingkids.com.

*ID Kits available while supplies last.

GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo., May 2, 2011 – In honor of National Hamburger Month, Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (Red Robin) and its chief executive officer, Steve Carley, are seeking the restaurant’s first-ever Chief Burger Officer (CBO). If you have what it takes to compete against the more than 1,629 candidates already vying for the CBO title, showcase your credentials at www.chiefburgerofficer.com.

Now through May 15, interested candidates can showcase their burger brilliance and undying love for Red Robin’s gourmet burgers by submitting their credentials for the Chief Burger Officer position at www.chiefburgerofficer.com. Applicants will be judged on their creativity in answering questions like, “What will be your first recommendation to Red Robin as CBO?” and “Describe your favorite Red Robin burger experience.” Candidates are encouraged to campaign for themselves as Red Robin’s CBO through their robust social networks and posting fun videos and photos to their application page to encourage votes for the job. More than 400 videos and photos and nearly 14,000 recommendations from friends, family and fans have been posted so far.

“Since May is National Hamburger Month, it’s the perfect time for us to celebrate the YUMMM in gourmet burgers,” said Carley. “Red Robin has been the gourmet burger expert for more than 40 years, and we’re now inviting our loyal guests and biggest burger fans to tell us what makes them the top gourmet burger guru. Our hundreds of candidates so far have impressed me with their Red Robin knowledge and passion for burgers. It’s going to be a tough decision selecting just one applicant for the inaugural Red Robin Chief Burger Officer title.”

Ultimately, Steve Carley and Red Robin corporate office team members will select the most-deserving CBO applicant as the winner, and will announce him/her on Friday, May 27 – the day before National Burger Day and Memorial Day weekend – the official kick off to the burger grilling season.

The appointed CBO will receive:

• A trip for two to Denver, Colo. – Red Robin’s corporate headquarters – complete with executive-style perks
• A business lunch with CEO, Steve Carley
• Time in the Red Robin kitchen with Red Robin’s executive chef to learn just how Red Robin makes those Smiling Burgers taste oh-so good
• Their name, photo and new CBO title prominently displayed “in lights” on the NASDAQ stock exchange Marketsite Tower in New York City’s Times Square
• An Apple^® iPad2
• Red Robin burgers for a year*
• Red Robin swag, including: a personalized Red Robin chef coat and hat; corporate desk nameplate; Red Robin-branded pad folio and pen; an official “Job Offer Letter”; and other executive perks

Visit www.chiefburgerofficer.com or www.redrobin.com to learn more about Red Robin’s quest to find its first-ever Chief Burger Officer and to locate the Red Robin^® restaurant nearest you.

About Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (NASDAQ: RRGB)
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (www.redrobin.com), a casual dining restaurant chain founded in 1969 that operates through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Red Robin International, Inc., has been serving up wholesome, fun dining experiences in a family-friendly environment for more than 40 years. Red Robin, the award-winning “Smiling Burger^®” expert, is famous for serving more than two dozen high-quality, Honest to Goodness^® gourmet burgers with Bottomless Steak Fries^®, as well as a wide variety of salads, sandwiches, wraps, soups, appetizers, entrees and signature Bottomless Beverages™.  There are more than 450 Red Robin^® restaurants located across the United States and Canada, including corporate-owned locations and those operating under franchise agreements. Red Robin… YUMMM^®!

*12, $30 Red Robin gift cards

DENVER, Colo., May 2, 2011 – Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (Red Robin) and law enforcement officers in cities across the country raised a record-breaking $744,000 during national in-restaurant Tip-A-Cop events and a week-long burger fundraiser to support Special Olympics.

As part of a national effort to raise funds for Special Olympics Programs, law enforcement traded in their handcuffs and badges and earned special tips from restaurant guests on Saturday, March 26 by filling beverages, and serving guests gourmet burgers and Bottomless^® Steak Fries. The funds raised benefited the officers’ local Special Olympics Programs. Tip-A-Cop events were held at Red Robin restaurants* throughout 36 states in 349 restaurant locations. Along with the Tip-A-Cop events, Red Robin donated $50,000 to Special Olympics from a week-long, in-restaurant burger fundraiser based on sales of Red Robin gourmet burgers ordered with a Coca Cola product.

“We are thrilled with the outcome of our national Tip-A-Cop events and want to thank all of the guests who visited Red Robin during Tip-A-Cop to support Special Olympics,” said Susan Lintonsmith, Red Robin chief marketing officer. “This was our largest fundraising effort to date to support Special Olympics athletes across the U.S.”

Tip-A-Cop is part of the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run^® (LETR) campaign for Special Olympics. LETR, which includes an international series of relay runs and special events like Tip-A-Cop, is presented by more than 85,000 law enforcement officers worldwide to help raise money and public awareness for Special Olympics. LETR is the largest grassroots fundraiser and public awareness vehicle for Special Olympics through which funds raised go directly to local programs in states or countries where the funds are generated.

For more information about Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and to find a restaurant location near you, please visit www.redrobin.com.

About Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (NASDAQ: RRGB)
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (www.redrobin.com), a casual dining restaurant chain founded in 1969 that operates through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Red Robin International, Inc., has been serving up wholesome, fun dining experiences in a family-friendly environment for more than 40 years.  Red Robin, the “Smiling Burger^®” expert, is famous for serving more than two dozen high-quality, Honest to Goodness^® gourmet burgers with Bottomless Steak Fries^®, as well as a wide variety of salads, sandwiches, wraps, soups, appetizers, entrees and signature Bottomless Beverages™.  There are more than 450 Red Robin^® restaurants located across the United States and Canada, including corporate-owned locations and those operating under franchise agreements. Red Robin… YUMMM^®!

About LETR
Celebrating its 30th Anniversary in 2011, the Law Enforcement Torch Run^® (LETR) for Special Olympics is the movement's largest grass-roots fundraiser and public awareness vehicle, encompassing a variety of events including Torch Runs, Polar Plunge^® events and the World's Largest Truck Convoy^® fundraiser. More than 85,000 international law enforcement officers have carried the Flame of Hope™ to the Opening Ceremonies of local and state/provincial Special Olympics competitions and Games, and Special Olympics World Summer or Winter Games. The LETR is now present in all 50 U.S. states, Canadian provinces and 46 nations around the world. In 2010 the LETR raised more than US$38 million for Special Olympics Programs around the world and has raised more than US$370 million since its inception in 1981.

About Special Olympics
Special Olympics is an international organization that changes lives by encouraging and empowering people with intellectual disabilities, promoting acceptance for all, and fostering communities of understanding and respect worldwide. Founded in 1968 by Eunice Kennedy Shriver, the Special Olympics movement has grown from a few hundred athletes to nearly 3.5 million athletes in over 170 countries in all regions of the world, providing year-round sports training, athletic competition health screenings, and other related programs.  Special Olympics now takes place every day, changing the lives of people with intellectual disabilities in all regions of the world and in community playgrounds and ball fields in every small neighborhood’s backyard.  Special Olympics provides people with intellectual disabilities continuing opportunities to realize their potential, develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage and experience joy and friendship. Visit Special Olympics at www.specialolympics.org.

GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo., April 25, 2011 – Today, Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (Red Robin) will roll out the red carpet for its new Red Royalty guest frequency and reward card program that goes unmatched against its casual-dining competition by providing guests with more than just discounts on food. Through Red Royalty, card holders will receive the royal treatment for dining at Red Robin throughout the year with various incentives and fun "Surprise & Delight" Rewards. Consumers can receive a Red Royalty card at any of the 316 participating U.S. Red Robin locations, and register it online at www.redrobin.com/redroyalty to receive their inaugural royal benefit – a free appetizer.

As the first Red Royalty "Surprise & Delight" of the year, Red Robin, in partnership with Coca-Cola and Live Nation Worldwide, Inc., today launched the Rockin' Red Royalty Giveaway. Now through Sunday, May 29, guests who use their registered Red Royalty cards while dining at any participating U.S. Red Robin^® restaurant will be automatically entered into the Rockin' Red Royalty Giveaway for a chance to win free music downloads from Live Nation or the grand prize – an ultimate concert experience.

As the grand-prize winner, one lucky person will receive a trip for two to the Live Nation^® concert of the winner's choice, including: roundtrip airfare for two, two concert tickets, hotel accommodations, a $250 American Express gift card and limo transportation to and from the concert.

Red Royalty is an evolution of Red Robin's former eClub program, which kept more than 2 million members updated on various restaurant promotions and provided them with free or discounted dining offers, like its industry differentiating free birthday burger. Since the roll-out of the program earlier this year, more than 1.2 million consumers have become Red Royalty card holders. Through Red Royalty, Red Robin can target guests with messages most relevant to their individual dining preferences and habits.

"Our guests loved our previous eClub program because every member received a free burger on their birthday. The new Red Royalty program replaces our previous eClub program and not only offers a free birthday burger, but several other rewards to our guests throughout the year," said Susan Lintonsmith, Red Robin's chief marketing officer. "Red Royalty makes guests' dining experiences more enjoyable, and naturally, makes them feel like royalty each time they dine with us."

In addition to the "Surprise & Delight" rewards offered throughout the year, including the Rockin' Red Royalty Giveaway, other Red Royalty benefits include:

• A free appetizer upon registering your Red Royalty card
• One free Gourmet Burger during the month of your birthday
• Buy nine items and get the 10th free (mix or match Gourmet Burgers, full-sized salads, sandwiches or entrees)
• Dine at Red Robin five times in five consecutive weeks and receive $20 off your sixth visit

To join Red Royalty, visit a participating U.S. Red Robin location and inquire within or visit www.redrobin.com/redroyalty to learn more.

About Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (NASDAQ: RRGB)
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (www.redrobin.com), a casual dining restaurant chain founded in 1969 that operates through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Red Robin International, Inc., has been serving up wholesome, fun dining experiences in a family-friendly environment for more than 40 years. Red Robin, the award-winning "Smiling Burger^®" expert, is famous for serving more than two dozen high-quality, Honest to Goodness^® gourmet burgers with Bottomless Steak Fries^®, as well as a wide variety of salads, sandwiches, wraps, soups, appetizers, entrees and signature Bottomless Beverages™. There are more than 450 Red Robin^® restaurants located across the United States and Canada, including corporate-owned locations and those operating under franchise agreements. Red Robin… YUMMM^®!

About The Coca-Cola Company
The Coca-Cola Company is the world's largest beverage company, refreshing consumers with nearly 500 sparkling and still brands. Along with Coca-Cola^®, recognized as the world's most valuable brand, the Company's portfolio includes 12 other billion dollar brands, including diet Coke^®, Minute Maid^® and Georgia^® Coffee. Globally, The Coca-Cola Company is the number one provider of sparkling beverages, juices and juice drinks, and ready-to-drink teas and coffees. Through the world's largest beverage distribution system, consumers in more than 200 countries enjoy the Company's beverages at the rate of nearly 1.6 billion servings a day. With an enduring commitment to building sustainable communities, the Company is focused on initiatives that protect the environment, conserve resources and enhance the economic development of the communities where they operate. For additional information about the Company, please visit www.thecoca-colacompany.com.

GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo., April 25, 2011 – Do you dream of Smiling Burgers and Rookie Magic milkshakes? If the sizzle of burgers on the grill is music to your ears, you're in luck! Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (Red Robin), known as the Gourmet Burger Expert, is looking for energetic and friendly team members to join the new Frederick restaurant who have a passion for burgers and great customer service, and who share Red Robin's core values – honor, integrity, seeking knowledge, and having fun. The new restaurant is opening late May. All interested burger-lovers must be at least 18-years-old to join the Red Robin Team.

Red Robin serves up award-winning gourmet burgers in a variety of innovative recipes as well as appetizers, chicken sandwiches, entrees, salads, soups and wraps in an energetic atmosphere.

"We're looking for team members who are passionate about burgers and who can deliver superior service to our guests," said Diana Richardson, general manager of the Frederick Red Robin^® restaurant. "If this sounds like a perfect fit for you, come in to our new location to learn more."

"I am really excited to come to work every day," said Christina Ritz, a Red Robin team member in Denver, Colo. "Everyone that I encounter treats me like a valued member of the Red Robin family."

If you'd like to join the Red Robin family in Frederick, please visit the restaurant to apply in person at 5582 Spectrum Drive, at the Francis Scott Key Mall, in front of Barnes & Noble in Frederick.

About Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (NASDAQ: RRGB)
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (www.redrobin.com), a casual dining restaurant chain founded in 1969 that operates through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Red Robin International, Inc., has been serving up wholesome, fun dining experiences in a family-friendly environment for more than 40 years. Red Robin, the award-winning "Smiling Burger^®" expert, is famous for serving more than two dozen high-quality, Honest to Goodness^® gourmet burgers with Bottomless Steak Fries^®, as well as a wide variety of salads, sandwiches, wraps, soups, appetizers, entrees and signature Bottomless Beverages™. There are more than 450 Red Robin^® restaurants located across the United States and Canada, including corporate-owned locations and those operating under franchise agreements. Red Robin… YUMMM^®!

GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo., April 25, 2011 – Alert your taste buds! Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (Red Robin) is just weeks away from bringing craveable gourmet burgers to Long Island, with the opening of a Red Robin restaurant located in Nassau County in Carle Place at 125 Old Country Road in the Country Glen Center next to the Barnes & Noble, across from Roosevelt Field Mall, on Monday, May 9, at 11 a.m.

Red Robin – known as the gourmet burger expert – offers more than two dozen high-quality gourmet burgers served with Bottomless Steak Fries^® (which means free refills!) as well as a variety of salads, entrees, soups and wraps made with the freshest ingredients, many of which are made in-house.

To celebrate Red Robin's grand opening and demonstrate its commitment to the community, the new restaurant has partnered with the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) to host a Burgers With A Heart^® fundraiser. During grand opening week, from May 9 to 15, Red Robin will donate 50 cents from every gourmet burger sold to support NCMEC's child safety initiatives. In addition, Red Robin will give away FREE* Child ID Kits.

"Child ID Kits are a simple, yet effective method to help parents and guardians maintain a current photograph and other descriptive details about their children," said Ernie Allen, president and CEO of NCMEC. "We want to thank Red Robin for helping us spread the word about child safety to help make communities across the country safer."

Red Robin's gourmet burgers start with a fresh, never frozen, ground beef patty that is fire-grilled to a perfect juiciness. Red Robin also offers a chicken breast, turkey patty, fish sandwich or a vegetarian or vegan burger patty for those guests who are craving something other than beef. Layered on top, from more than 100 different topping options, is a tasty combination of ingredients with a variety of flavor profiles. Some of the most popular burgers are the Whiskey River^® BBQ Burger with signature BBQ sauce and hand-battered crispy onion straws; the signature Royal Red Robin Burger^® which has been a guest favorite for more than 40 years and is topped with a fresh fried egg; and the Banzai Burger with a teriyaki-glazed beef patty and a grilled pineapple ring, to name a few.

Red Robin guests across the country have come to love Red Robin for its:

• Welcoming and fun restaurant experience
• High-quality menu items, including signature gourmet burgers, entrees, salads and beverages made from fresh, Honest to Goodness^® ingredients that are customizable to fit guests taste and dietary preferences
• Signature Bottomless Steak Fries^® and Beverages, which means free refills, as well as Limited Time Offer (LTO) menu items
• Happy hour specials on appetizers and adult beverages in the bar area from 3-6 p.m. and 8 p.m. to close during the week
• Red Royalty, a new loyalty program that provides its members with rewards, including a FREE birthday burger and various additional incentives for dining at Red Robin, as well as other rewards to "surprise and delight" members throughout the year
• A kids' menu for guests under age 10 which includes healthier fruit and vegetable side options, along with balloons, coloring pages and crayons, and a game area
• Detailed allergen information that is easy to understand
• A unique Unbridled culture that inspires Red Robin team members to consistently put guests' needs first and perform random acts of kindness for others

For more information about Red Robin and to find additional restaurant locations, please visit www.redrobin.com.

About Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (NASDAQ: RRGB)
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (www.redrobin.com), a casual dining restaurant chain founded in 1969 that operates through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Red Robin International, Inc., has been serving up wholesome, fun dining experiences in a family-friendly environment for more than 40 years. Red Robin, the "Smiling Burger^®" expert, is famous for serving more than two dozen high-quality, Honest to Goodness^® gourmet burgers with Bottomless Steak Fries^®, as well as a wide variety of salads, sandwiches, wraps, soups, appetizers, entrees and signature Bottomless Beverages™. There are more than 450 Red Robin^® restaurants located across the United States and Canada, including corporate-owned locations and those operating under franchise agreements. Red Robin… YUMMM^®!

About the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children
The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Since it was established by Congress in 1984, the organization has operated the toll-free 24-hour national missing children's hotline which has handled more than 2,528,730 calls. It has assisted law enforcement in the recovery of more than 157,720 children. The organization's CyberTipline has handled more than 1,081,290 reports of child sexual exploitation and its Child Victim Identification Program has reviewed and analyzed more than 48,304,670 pornography images and videos. The organization works in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Justice's office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention. To learn more about NCMEC, call its toll-free, 24-hour hotline at 1-800-THE-LOST or visit its web site at www.missingkids.com.

*ID Kits available while supplies last.

GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo., April 21, 2011 – With Red Robin's new Customizer iPhone app, menu items and nutritional information that are at the top of consumers' minds are now available in the palms of their hands. Red Robin just launched a mobile meal customizer and nutritional information iPhone app that allows iPhone users to choose a Red Robin menu item; add or remove ingredients; add sides, desserts and beverages; calculate the nutritional values; and save meal creations to refer to or edit again later. To download the free Red Robin Customizer app, visit iTunes.

Whether you're trying to count calories or just want to select among a wide variety of craveable toppings for your gourmet burger, the Red Robin Customizer app can help consumers make dining choices on the fly. The iPhone app offers a variety of features including:

• Create a meal: allows users to create and save meals including burgers, sandwiches, wraps, salads, sides and beverages.
• Add/remove ingredients: all menu items are displayed as they are served at the restaurant, but the app allows users to add or remove ingredients to their taste and dietary preferences.
• Customized comparison: shows a side-by-side comparison of the original order and the custom order, allowing users to adjust calories easily.
• Save feature: allows you to save customized meals within the application, so you can revisit and edit your favorite orders again and again.

"Red Robin has always encouraged guests to customize menu items to satisfy their taste and dietary preferences, and, on average, more than three-quarters of our guests tailor their order in some way," said Susan Lintonsmith, Red Robin's chief marketing officer. "Our online Customizer has been extremely popular since its launch five years ago, so creating a smartphone version of the Red Robin Customizer was the next logical step. We know our guests are increasingly accessing our site through their mobile devices, and we want to make it easy for them to keep their Red Robin favorites within reach."

The Red Robin online Customizer tool is one of the most visited pages on www.redrobin.com. Today, nearly 50,000 people access the tool each month to customize their meals.

For more information, visit www.redrobin.com or watch the instructional iPhone app video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADkmXseqFqA.

About Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (NASDAQ: RRGB)
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc., a casual dining restaurant chain founded in 1969 that operates through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Red Robin International, Inc., has been serving up wholesome, fun dining experiences in a family-friendly environment for more than 40 years. Red Robin, the "Smiling Burger^®" expert, is famous for serving more than two dozen high-quality, Honest to Goodness^® gourmet burgers with Bottomless Steak Fries^®, as well as a wide variety of salads, sandwiches, wraps, soups, appetizers, entrees and signature Bottomless Beverages™. There are more than 450 Red Robin^® restaurants located across the United States and Canada, including corporate-owned locations and those operating under franchise agreements. Red Robin... YUMMM™! Connect with Red Robin on Facebook and Twitter.

GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo., April 18, 2011 – Do you dream of Smiling Burgers and Rookie Magic milkshakes? If the sizzle of burgers on the grill is music to your ears, you’re in luck! Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (Red Robin), known as the Gourmet Burger Expert, is looking for energetic and friendly team members to join the new Gurnee, Ill. restaurant who have a passion for burgers and great customer service, and who share Red Robin’s core values – honor, integrity, seeking knowledge, and having fun. The new restaurant is opening mid May. All interested burger-lovers must be at least 18-years-old to join the Red Robin Team.

Red Robin serves up award-winning gourmet burgers in a variety of innovative recipes as well as appetizers, chicken sandwiches, entrees, salads, soups and wraps in an energetic atmosphere.

"We’re looking for team members who are passionate about burgers and who can deliver superior service to our guests," said John Bogardus, general manager of the Gurnee Red Robin® restaurant. "If this sounds like a perfect fit for you, come in to our new location to learn more."

"I am really excited to come to work every day," said Christina Ritz, a Red Robin team member in Denver, Colo. "Everyone that I encounter treats me like a valued member of the Red Robin family."

If you’d like to join the Red Robin family in Gurnee, please visit our new restaurant to apply in person at 6420 Grand Ave. next to Chase Bank, located at the corner of Grand Ave. and North Hunt Club Road outside the Gurnee Mills Mall.

About Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (NASDAQ: RRGB)
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (www.redrobin.com), a casual dining restaurant chain founded in 1969 that operates through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Red Robin International, Inc., has been serving up wholesome, fun dining experiences in a family-friendly environment for more than 40 years. Red Robin, the award-winning "Smiling Burger®" expert, is famous for serving more than two dozen high-quality, Honest to Goodness® gourmet burgers with Bottomless Steak Fries®, as well as a wide variety of salads, sandwiches, wraps, soups, appetizers, entrees and signature Bottomless Beverages™. There are more than 450 Red Robin® restaurants located across the United States and Canada, including corporate-owned locations and those operating under franchise agreements. Red Robin… YUMMM®!

GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo., April 18, 2011 – Burger lovers rejoice! You now have more choices at your favorite gourmet burger restaurant. Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (Red Robin) today introduced a new menu in all company-owned Red Robin® restaurants with more than a dozen new items for guests to enjoy and a more user-friendly layout to help guests easily select from more than two dozen gourmet burgers, chicken sandwiches, entrees, appetizers, soups, salads and beverages.

New menu items include additions to the Jump Starter appetizers – fresh fried clamstrips, zucchini or mushrooms – and "perfect combos" for guests who have a hard time deciding on just one item to order, among others. These new options are available now in addition to Red Robin’s classic signature gourmet burgers, entrees and beverages, some of which have been guests’ favorites since Red Robin first opened in 1969.

The updated menu will showcase new appetizers and beverages, an increased focus on entrees, and highlight new add-on sides and substitution items, like the guest-favorite Mac ’n’ Cheese or veggie choices like steamed broccoli. At the same time, the new menu will continue to maintain a great focus on what Red Robin does best – gourmet burgers.

"We know our guests love to customize their orders, so this new menu was created with that in mind," said Susan Lintonsmith, Red Robin’s chief marketing officer. "The improved layout will make it easier for our guests to find a new or classic menu item to satisfy their burger, beverage or appetizer cravings, with enough variety to make their meal exactly the way they want."

The new menu items include:

• Real Fruit Cocktails – a treat for those 21 or over and loaded with fresh fruit. Options include the Strawberry Lemon Vojito, Absolutely Absolut® Freckled Lemonade and Cherry Lime Flip.
• Jump Starter additions – battered in-house and freshly fried clamstrips, zucchini or mushrooms with the choice of five dipping sauces are perfect to share before a meal.
• Triple S Riblets – tossed in your choice of Red Robin’s signature Whiskey River® BBQ sauce or sweet, smoky and spicy barbeque sauce. Get them as an appetizer or an entrée.
• Grilled Chicken Alla Caprese Salad – a crisp romaine salad with made-from-scratch pesto dressing, black olives and pepperoni strips served alongside a grilled chicken breast, fresh Mozzarella cheese and bruschetta salsa drizzled with balsamic cream.
• Perfect Combos – four new combinations including: Riblets & Clucks, with Red Robin’s signature chicken strips; Clucks & Shrimp, with crispy fried shrimp; Riblets & Mac ’n’ Cheese; and Red’s Nantucket Seafood Scatter, with hand-battered cod, crispy fried shrimp, clamstrips and Bottomless Steak Fries®.
• Easy-to-Find Customizable Sides – more available add-on or substitution options for guests, like steamed broccoli or carrots, coleslaw, melon, made-in-house kettle-cooked chips, Mac ’n’ Cheese, homemade soup, chili or a side salad.

Red Robin uses fresh produce for all of their menu items and makes many items in-house daily including select sauces, dressings and soups. The new menu also highlights Red Robin’s fresh salads, wraps, sandwiches and soups, entrees and more beverage offerings including shakes and smoothies. A separate beverage menu will be available later this spring.

To learn more about Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and to find the Red Robin® restaurant nearest you, please visit www.redrobin.com.

About Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (NASDAQ: RRGB)
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (www.redrobin.com), a casual dining restaurant chain founded in 1969 that operates through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Red Robin International, Inc., has been serving up wholesome, fun dining experiences in a family-friendly environment for more than 40 years. Red Robin, the award-winning "Smiling Burger®" expert, is famous for serving more than two dozen high-quality, Honest to Goodness® gourmet burgers with Bottomless Steak Fries®, as well as a wide variety of salads, sandwiches, wraps, soups, appetizers, entrees and signature Bottomless Beverages™. There are more than 450 Red Robin® restaurants located across the United States and Canada, including corporate-owned locations and those operating under franchise agreements. Red Robin… YUMMM®!

GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo., April 18, 2011 – Do you have what it takes to become Red Robin’s first-ever Chief Burger Officer? That’s right – an executive of Burgers. Has any job title ever sounded so delicious?! In honor of National Hamburger Month in May, Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (Red Robin) and its chief executive officer, Steve Carley, have announced the restaurant’s first-ever call for a Chief Burger Officer (CBO).

Now through May 15, interested candidates can showcase their burger brilliance and undying love for Red Robin’s gourmet burgers by submitting their credentials for the Chief Burger Officer position at www.chiefburgerofficer.com. Applicants will be judged on their creativity in answering questions like, "What will be your first recommendation to Red Robin as CBO?" and "Describe your favorite Red Robin burger experience." Candidates are encouraged to campaign for themselves as Red Robin’s CBO by leveraging their robust social networks and posting fun videos and photos to their application page to encourage votes for the job.

"Since May is National Hamburger Month, it’s the perfect time for us to celebrate the YUMMM in gourmet burgers," said Carley. "Red Robin has been the gourmet burger expert for more than 40 years, and we’re now inviting our loyal guests and biggest burger fans to tell us what makes them the top gourmet burger guru. I’m looking forward to seeing what candidates bring to the table as they apply for the inaugural Red Robin Chief Burger Officer title."

Ultimately, Steve Carley and Red Robin corporate office team members will select the most-deserving CBO applicant as the winner, and will announce him/her on Friday, May 27 – the day before National Burger Day and Memorial Day weekend – the official kick off to the burger grilling season.

The appointed CBO will receive:

• A trip for two to Denver, Colo. – Red Robin’s corporate headquarters – complete with executive-style perks
• A business lunch with CEO, Steve Carley
• Time in the Red Robin kitchen with Red Robin’s executive chef to learn just how Red Robin makes those Smiling Burgers taste oh-so good
• Their name, photo and new CBO title prominently displayed "in lights" on the NASDAQ stock exchange Marketsite Tower in New York City’s Times Square
• An Apple® iPad2
• Red Robin burgers for a year*
• Red Robin swag, including: a personalized Red Robin chef coat and hat; corporate desk nameplate; Red Robin-branded pad folio and pen; an official "Job Offer Letter"; and other executive perks

Visit www.chiefburgerofficer.com or www.redrobin.com to learn more about Red Robin’s quest to find its first-ever Chief Burger Officer and to locate the Red Robin® restaurant nearest you.

About Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (NASDAQ: RRGB)Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (www.redrobin.com), a casual dining restaurant chain founded in 1969 that operates through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Red Robin International, Inc., has been serving up wholesome, fun dining experiences in a family-friendly environment for more than 40 years. Red Robin, the award-winning "Smiling Burger®" expert, is famous for serving more than two dozen high-quality, Honest to Goodness® gourmet burgers with Bottomless Steak Fries®, as well as a wide variety of salads, sandwiches, wraps, soups, appetizers, entrees and signature Bottomless Beverages™. There are more than 450 Red Robin® restaurants located across the United States and Canada, including corporate-owned locations and those operating under franchise agreements. Red Robin… YUMMM®!

*12, $30 Red Robin gift cards

GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo., April 11, 2011 – Alert your taste buds! Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (Red Robin) is just weeks away from bringing even more craveable gourmet burgers to the Sacramento area with the opening of their newest Red Robin located in Woodland at 2031 Bronze Star Drive at the Woodland Gateway Shopping Center across from Target, on Monday, April 25 at 11 a.m. Red Robin – known as the gourmet burger expert – offers more than two dozen high-quality gourmet burgers served with Bottomless Steak Fries^® (which means free refills!) as well as a variety of salads, entrees, soups and wraps made with the freshest ingredients, many of which are made in-house.

To celebrate Red Robin’s grand opening and demonstrate its commitment to the community, the new restaurant has partnered with the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) to host a Burgers With A Heart^® fundraiser. During grand opening week, from April 25 to May 1, Red Robin will donate 50 cents from every gourmet burger sold to support NCMEC’s child safety initiatives. In addition, Red Robin will give away FREE* Child ID Kits.

"Child ID Kits are a simple, yet effective method to help parents and guardians maintain a current photograph and other descriptive details about their children," said Ernie Allen, president and CEO of NCMEC. "We want to thank Red Robin for helping us spread the word about child safety to help make communities across the country safer."

Red Robin’s gourmet burgers start with a fresh, never frozen, ground beef patty that is fire-grilled to a perfect juiciness. Red Robin also offers a chicken breast, turkey patty, fish sandwich or a vegetarian or vegan burger patty for those guests who are craving something other than beef. Layered on top, from more than 100 different topping options, is a tasty combination of ingredients with a variety of flavor profiles. Some of the most popular burgers are the Whiskey River^® BBQ Burger with signature BBQ sauce and hand-battered crispy onion straws; the signature Royal Red Robin Burger^® which has been a guest favorite for more than 40 years and is topped with a fresh fried egg; and the Banzai Burger with a teriyaki-glazed beef patty and a grilled pineapple ring, to name a few.

Red Robin guests across the country have come to love Red Robin for its:

• Welcoming and fun restaurant experience
• High-quality menu items, including signature gourmet burgers, entrees, salads and beverages made from fresh, Honest to Goodness^® ingredients that are customizable to fit guests taste and dietary preferences
• Signature Bottomless Steak Fries^® and Beverages, which means free refills, as well as Limited Time Offer (LTO) menu items
• Happy hour specials on appetizers and beer in the bar area from 3-6 p.m. and 8 p.m. to close during the week
• Red Royalty, a new loyalty program that provides its members with rewards, including a FREE birthday burger and various additional incentives for dining at Red Robin, as well as other rewards to "surprise and delight" members throughout the year
• A kids’ menu for guests under age 10 which includes healthier fruit and vegetable side options, along with balloons, coloring pages and crayons, and a game area
• Detailed allergen information that is easy to understand
• A unique Unbridled culture that inspires Red Robin team members to consistently put guests’ needs first and perform random acts of kindness for others

For more information about Red Robin and to find additional restaurant locations, please visit www.redrobin.com.

About Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (NASDAQ: RRGB)

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (www.redrobin.com), a casual dining restaurant chain founded in 1969 that operates through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Red Robin International, Inc., has been serving up wholesome, fun dining experiences in a family-friendly environment for more than 40 years. Red Robin, the "Smiling Burger^®" expert, is famous for serving more than two dozen high-quality, Honest to Goodness^® gourmet burgers with Bottomless Steak Fries^®, as well as a wide variety of salads, sandwiches, wraps, soups, appetizers, entrees and signature Bottomless Beverages™. There are more than 450 Red Robin^® restaurants located across the United States and Canada, including corporate-owned locations and those operating under franchise agreements. Red Robin… YUMMM^®!

About the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children

The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Since it was established by Congress in 1984, the organization has operated the toll-free 24-hour national missing children’s hotline which has handled more than 2,528,730 calls. It has assisted law enforcement in the recovery of more than 157,720 children. The organization’s CyberTipline has handled more than 1,072,490 reports of child sexual exploitation and its Child Victim Identification Program has reviewed and analyzed more than 47,403,780 pornography images and videos. The organization works in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Justice’s office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention. To learn more about NCMEC, call its toll-free, 24-hour hotline at 1-800-THE-LOST or visit its web site at www.missingkids.com.

*ID Kits available while supplies last.

GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo., March 21, 2011 – Do you dream of Smiling Burgers and Rookie Magic milkshakes? If the sizzle of burgers on the grill is music to your ears, you're in luck! Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (Red Robin), known as the Gourmet Burger Expert, is looking for energetic and friendly team members to join the new Woodland restaurant who have a passion for burgers and great customer service, and who share Red Robin's core values – honor, integrity, seeking knowledge, and having fun. The new restaurant is opening in late April. All interested burger-lovers must be at least 18-years-old to join the Red Robin team.

Red Robin serves up award-winning gourmet burgers in a variety of innovative recipes as well as appetizers, chicken sandwiches, entrees, salads, soups and wraps in an energetic atmosphere.

"We're looking for team members who are passionate about burgers and who can deliver superior service to our guests," said Leslie Iglesias, general manager of the Woodland Red Robin® restaurant. "If this sounds like a perfect fit for you, come in to our new location to learn more."

"I am really excited to come to work every day," said Christina Ritz, a Red Robin team member in Denver, Colo. "Everyone that I encounter treats me like a valued member of the Red Robin family."

If you'd like to join the Red Robin family in Woodland, please visit the restaurant to apply in person at 2031 Bronze Star Drive at the Woodland Gateway Shopping Center across from Target, and also visit us at www.redrobin.com/careers.

About Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (NASDAQ: RRGB)
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (www.redrobin.com), a casual dining restaurant chain founded in 1969 that operates through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Red Robin International, Inc., has been serving up wholesome, fun dining experiences in a family-friendly environment for more than 40 years. Red Robin, the award-winning "Smiling Burger®" expert, is famous for serving more than two dozen high-quality, Honest to Goodness® gourmet burgers with Bottomless Steak Fries®, as well as a wide variety of salads, sandwiches, wraps, soups, appetizers, entrees and signature Bottomless Beverages™. There are more than 450 Red Robin® restaurants located across the United States and Canada, including corporate-owned locations and those operating under franchise agreements. Red Robin… YUMMM®!

DENVER, Colo., March 21, 2011 – If you have ever dreamt about having your local police officers wait on you, now is your chance. Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (Red Robin), Special Olympics and law enforcement officers in cities across the country will unite at Red Robin® restaurants on Saturday, March 26 as part of a national effort to raise funds for Special Olympics Programs through in-restaurant Tip-A-Cop® events. During this time, law enforcement will trade in their handcuffs and badges to earn tips from restaurant guests by filling beverages, serving guests gourmet burgers and Bottomless® Steak Fries, to benefit their local Special Olympics Program. Tip-A-Cop events will be held at Red Robin restaurants* throughout 36 states in 349 restaurant locations. In addition, 50 cents from every pairing of one of Red Robin's gourmet burgers and a Coca Cola product sold** from Monday, March 21 through Friday, March 25 will be donated to Special Olympics, Inc.

"Our annual Red Robin Tip-A-Cop events are always a good time for a great cause," said Michael Teem, executive director, Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics. "The tremendous level of law enforcement and community support, and the unparalleled generosity from Red Robin and Coca Cola, are what will make this event so successful this year. The money raised will be used to support the Special Olympics mission of inclusion and acceptance for people with intellectual disabilities in communities throughout the United States."

Tip-A-Cop is part of the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run® (LETR) campaign for Special Olympics. LETR, which includes an international series of relay runs and special events like Tip-A-Cop, is presented by more than 85,000 law enforcement officers worldwide to help raise money and public awareness for Special Olympics. LETR is the largest grassroots fundraiser and public awareness vehicle for Special Olympics through which funds raised go directly to local programs in states or countries where the funds are generated.



"Since the inception of the Tip-A-Cop program six years ago, Red Robin has donated more than $1.5 million to Special Olympics Programs across the country," said Susan Lintonsmith, Red Robin chief marketing officer. "As a community-oriented restaurant company, we are proud to again support Special Olympics in the communities we serve."

For more information about Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and to find a restaurant location near you, please visit www.redrobin.com.

* Participating restaurants only.
** Maximum donation not to exceed $50,000.

About Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (NASDAQ: RRGB)
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (www.redrobin.com), a casual dining restaurant chain founded in 1969 that operates through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Red Robin International, Inc., has been serving up wholesome, fun dining experiences in a family-friendly environment for more than 40 years. Red Robin, the "Smiling Burger®" expert, is famous for serving more than two dozen high-quality, Honest to Goodness® gourmet burgers with Bottomless Steak Fries®, as well as a wide variety of salads, sandwiches, wraps, soups, appetizers, entrees and signature Bottomless Beverages™. There are more than 450 Red Robin® restaurants located across the United States and Canada, including corporate-owned locations and those operating under franchise agreements. Red Robin… YUMMM®!

About LETR
Celebrating its 28th Anniversary in 2009, the Law Enforcement Torch Run® (LETR) for Special Olympics is the movement's largest grass-roots fundraiser and public awareness vehicle, encompassing a variety of events including Torch Runs, Polar Plunge® events and the World's Largest Truck Convoy® fundraiser. More than 85,000 international law enforcement officers have carried the Flame of Hope™ to the Opening Ceremonies of local and state/provincial Special Olympics competitions and Games, and Special Olympics World Summer or Winter Games. The LETR is now present in all 50 U.S. states, Canadian provinces and 46 nations around the world. In 2008 the LETR raised more than US$34 million for Special Olympics Programs around the world and has raised more than US$272 million since its inception in 1981.

About Special Olympics
Special Olympics is an international organization that changes lives by encouraging and empowering people with intellectual disabilities, promoting acceptance for all, and fostering communities of understanding and respect worldwide. Founded in 1968 by Eunice Kennedy Shriver, the Special Olympics movement has grown from a few hundred athletes to nearly 3.5 million athletes in over 170 countries in all regions of the world, providing year-round sports training, athletic competition health screenings, and other related programs. Special Olympics now takes place every day, changing the lives of people with intellectual disabilities in all regions of the world and in community playgrounds and ball fields in every small neighborhood's backyard. Special Olympics provides people with intellectual disabilities continuing opportunities to realize their potential, develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage and experience joy and friendship. Visit Special Olympics at www.specialolympics.org.

GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo., March 7, 2011 – Attention all parents searching for the perfect place to go out to eat with the family: Today, Parents magazine named Red Robin Gourmet Burgers (Red Robin) one of the 10 Best Restaurant Chains in the U.S. for its family-friendly atmosphere, kid-centric accommodations and nutritious kids' menu options. Red Robin received a similar recognition from Parents in 2008 as a 10 Best Family Restaurant Chain.

To determine its top 10, Parents analyzed the calories, fat, saturated fat, and sodium on both the kids' and adult menus of more than 150 national restaurant chains, as well as conveniences like crayons to keep kids busy, and high chairs and boosters to determine the most family-friendly tables in America.

“We are honored to be recognized as one of Parents magazine's 10 Best Restaurant Chains,” said Susan Lintonsmith, Red Robin chief marketing officer and senior vice president. “This recognition is a true testament to Red Robin's unwavering commitment to our guests by providing exceptional service, high-quality food and a welcoming and fun, family-friendly dining experience.”

In its April issue, Parents recognizes Red Robin for:

• Making healthy food fun. Red Robin serves its kids' grilled chicken on Popsicle sticks, tosses a few colorful tortilla strips on top of the kids' side salad, and makes its baby carrots more exciting with ranch dip.
• Making any menu item customizable for each guest's dietary preferences. For example, any sandwich (for kids or adults) can be wrapped in lettuce or served on a whole-wheat bun.
• Its family-friendly, come-as-you-are atmosphere with appearances from Red, the restaurant's well known mascot, free balloons on the way out, and kid-size sinks in the restrooms of new locations, to name a few.

The entire Parents 10 Best Restaurant Chains story is featured online now at www.parents.com and will appear in its April issue which will be available at newsstands on March 15, 2011.

For more information, or to find the restaurant location nearest you so you can see what makes Red Robin one of the best family restaurants, please visit www.redrobin.com.

About Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (NASDAQ: RRGB)

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc., a casual dining restaurant chain founded in 1969 that operates through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Red Robin International, Inc., has been serving up wholesome, fun dining experiences in a family-friendly environment for more than 40 years. Red Robin, the “Smiling Burger®” expert, is famous for serving more than two dozen high-quality, Honest to Goodness® gourmet burgers with Bottomless Steak Fries®, as well as a wide variety of salads, sandwiches, wraps, soups, appetizers, entrees and signature Bottomless Beverages™. There are more than 450 Red Robin® restaurants located across the United States and Canada, including corporate-owned locations and those operating under franchise agreements. Red Robin... YUMMM™! Connect with Red Robin on Facebook and Twitter.

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GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo., Feb. 21, 2011 – The secret is out: Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (Red Robin) announced the return of its mouth-watering Prime Chophouse Burger for a limited time only. The Prime Chophouse Burger is back by overwhelming request and features a fresh, never frozen, fire-grilled burger patty served on an onion bun with made-from-scratch Country Dijon spread and layered with fresh horseradish-sautéed mushrooms, gourmet steak sauce, melted Provolone cheese and piled high with hand-battered crispy onion straws. The secret is also out on the supporting advertising campaign, which begins today, where a young girl gets caught red-handed with a boy in her room as she does her homework.

"Our guests say it all – the Prime Chophouse Burger is one of the most popular gourmet burgers we’ve ever offered as a limited-time-offer item, and that’s why we’re excited to bring it back," said Red Robin executive chef Dave Woolley. "It’s no secret that the burger is a success. It’s juicy, not greasy, because we grill it over an open flame, and it is chock full of savory toppings we make fresh in-house."

The burger is available in all U.S. Red Robin locations until Sunday, April 10 and will be available for a special price of $6.99 from Monday, Feb. 21 to Sunday, March 27. To support the return of the Prime Chophouse Burger, Red Robin today launched its 2011 advertising initiative based on the casual dining chain’s popular and memorable mnemonic, "Red Robin…YUMMM™". As part of the campaign, consumers will experience "YUMMM" through the following mediums:

• A TV ad airing through Sunday, March 27 on cable television networks such as USA, MTV and Comedy Central, that features a father entering his daughter’s room while she is doing her homework and asking if she wants to grab a burger for dinner. The daughter immediately suggests, "Red Robin?!" to which a teenage boy gets caught "red-handed" by coming out of hiding from behind a curtain and responds, "YUMMM."
• Digital Video Ads to educate viewers about Red Robin’s new limited-time-offer items. The ads will run on ABC.com in the online video player of major shows such as Modern Family, Grey’s Anatomy, and Wife Swap and across sites like NationalGeographic.com, Weatherbug.com, Parenthood.com, iVillage.com, and AOLBaby.com.

For consumers who are in the mood for something other than the Prime Chophouse Burger, Red Robin is offering these limited-time items until Sunday, April 10:

• Spicy Avocado Chicken Wrap — Features Thai-chili-glazed grilled chicken, cherry peppers, made-in-house wasabi-ranch dressing, pepper-jack and cheddar cheeses, toasted almonds, cilantro, homemade coleslaw, crisp and freshly diced red peppers, and sliced avocado wrapped in a jalapeño-cheese flour tortilla. Served with melon and Bottomless Steak Fries for $9.99.
• Cheesecake Bites — Six bite-sized pieces of cheesecake fried to a golden brown, served with a cool strawberry dipping sauce and a warm fudge dipping sauce. Available for $4.99.

During this time, Red Robin also is featuring a Red Robin menu favorite – hand-battered premium Arctic Cod Fish & Chips.

For more information, or to find the restaurant location nearest you, visit www.redrobin.com.

About Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (NASDAQ: RRGB)
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc., a casual dining restaurant chain founded in 1969 that operates through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Red Robin International, Inc., has been serving up wholesome, fun dining experiences in a family-friendly environment for more than 40 years. Red Robin, the "Smiling Burger®" expert, is famous for serving more than two dozen high-quality, Honest to Goodness® gourmet burgers with Bottomless Steak Fries®, as well as a wide variety of salads, sandwiches, wraps, soups, appetizers, entrees and signature Bottomless Beverages™. There are more than 450 Red Robin® restaurants located across the United States and Canada, including corporate-owned locations and those operating under franchise agreements. Red Robin... YUMMM™! Connect with Red Robin on Facebook and Twitter.

Do you "Obey The Egg?" To celebrate the original fried egg-topped burger, the Royal Red Robin Burger, Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (Red Robin) is bequeathing a year's worth of free burgers to three consumers who show the most egg-reverence.

"In 1973, Red Robin created the aristocrat of all burgers by crowning it with me, a fresh fried egg," said The Egg, Red Robin's most famous ingredient. "I hereby decree that you show your reverence by uploading your photo now."

Here's how the contest works:

• • Visit www.ObeyTheEgg.com
• • Upload a photo of yourself "Obeying The Egg."
• • Enhance your image with "Royal" icons.
• • The contest ends on Feb. 13, 2011.
• • Photos will be judged on creativity and how well you showcase Red Robin love and "Obey The Egg."
• • Three winners will receive 12 Red Robin gift cards valued at $30 each.

While the egg is king, a court of delicious ingredients make up the Royal Red Robin Burger, including American cheese, crisp lettuce, tomato, mayo (a.k.a. the "duke of dressings"), bacon (the egg's obvious companion), and a fresh, never frozen, 100% grain-fed, USDA domestic ground beef burger, fire-grilled like a burger should be.

"Others have tried to replicate it, but the Royal Red Robin Burger, featuring me, a cage-free fresh fried egg, still reigns supreme," said The Egg. "And, you may notice that there's just something a little better about me than other eggs*."

Visit www.ObeyTheEgg.com to download some free royal goodness including a sign for your office that declares you are "out to lunch," a Red Robin ringtone or a royal screensaver that serves as a constant reminder for you to "Obey The Egg."

About Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (NASDAQ: RRGB)
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc., a casual dining restaurant chain founded in 1969 that operates through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Red Robin International, Inc., has been serving up wholesome, fun dining experiences in a family-friendly environment for more than 40 years. Red Robin, the "Smiling Burger^®" expert, is famous for serving more than two dozen high-quality, Honest to Goodness^® gourmet burgers with Bottomless Steak Fries^®, as well as a wide variety of salads, sandwiches, wraps, soups, appetizers, entrees and signature Bottomless Beverages^™. There are more than 450 Red Robin^® restaurants located across the United States and Canada, including corporate-owned locations and those operating under franchise agreements. Red Robin... YUMMM^™! Connect with Red Robin on Facebook and Twitter.

*Red Robin serves 100% cage-free eggs in its 300+ company-owned restaurants.