Red Robin is a nationally recognized casual dining restaurant brand known for its gourmet burgers, bottomless steak fries, and family friendly atmosphere. Operated by Red Robin International, Inc., the system includes 407 franchise units…
Total Investment
$2.7M – $5.8M
Franchise Fee
35000
Royalty Rate
5% of Gross Sales Gross Sales
Total Units
814
Franchising Since
N/A
🌻About Red Robin Restaurant Franchise
Red Robin is a nationally recognized casual dining restaurant brand known for its gourmet burgers, bottomless steak fries, and family friendly atmosphere.
Operated by Red Robin International, Inc., the system includes 407 franchise units and 407 company owned locations, creating a balanced portfolio of over 800 restaurants.
The brand's strong consumer awareness and established operational systems provide franchisees with a well developed support framework.
💰Red Robin Restaurant Franchise Cost & Fees
Minimum Investment
$2.7M
Average Investment
$4.2M
Maximum Investment
$5.8M
Fee Type
Amount
Notes
Initial Franchise Fee
35000
One-time payment upon signing
Royalty Fee
5% of Gross Sales of gross sales
Ongoing; paid monthly
Total Investment Range
$2,705,000 – $5,785,000
Includes build-out, inventory, working capital
The investment range of $2.7M–$5.8M reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The ongoing royalty fee is 5% of Gross Sales of gross sales.
📊Red Robin Restaurant Franchise Earnings — Item 19
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Red Robin Restaurant does not make an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD. This means they do not disclose revenue, profit, or earnings data for franchised locations. Before investing, ask the franchisor directly for franchisee contact information so you can speak with existing owners about their actual financial performance.
Red Robin Restaurant does not include an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD. Contact information for current and former franchisees is listed in Item 20 of the FDD.
⚖Red Robin Restaurant Litigation & Risk Flags
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Clean Litigation RecordRed Robin Restaurant has no pending litigation actions listed in their FDD. There is also no bankruptcy history disclosed.
Litigation and bankruptcy data is sourced from Items 3 and 4 of the FDD. Always verify current status directly from the most recent FDD.
📈Red Robin Restaurant System Growth
Total Units
814
Franchised
407
Company-Owned
407
Red Robin Restaurant currently operates 407 franchised locations and 407 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
❓Red Robin Restaurant Franchise — FAQ
The total investment to open a Red Robin Restaurant franchise ranges from $2,705,000 to $5,785,000, per their Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the initial franchise fee of 35000. The investment covers build-out, inventory, equipment, signage, working capital, and other startup costs.
Red Robin Restaurant charges a royalty fee of 5% of Gross Sales of gross sales. These fees are paid on an ongoing basis.
You can download the Red Robin Restaurant Franchise Disclosure Document free on this page. The FDD is a public document filed with state franchise registries. Always also request the current FDD directly from Red Robin Restaurant to ensure you have the most up-to-date version.
Red Robin Restaurant does not provide an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD, which means they do not disclose franchisee revenue or earnings data. Prospective investors should contact existing franchisees directly (listed in Item 20 of the FDD) to gather real-world financial performance information.
Red Robin Restaurant has been offering franchise opportunities. The FDD shows an investment range of $2,705,000-$5,785,000, a 5% of Gross Sales royalty, and no Item 19 earnings disclosure. There is no pending litigation. Review the full FDD and contact current franchisees listed in Item 20 before making any investment decision.
The franchise fee is 35000 and the total investment ranges from $2,705,000 to $5,785,000 depending on location size and market. Contact the franchisor directly for current net worth and liquid capital requirements, territory availability, and application details.
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Red Robin Restaurant
Total Investment
$2.7M – $5.8M
💰 Costs & Fees
Franchise Fee35000
Royalty5% of Gross Sales
FinancingNot Available
🏢 System Overview
Total Units814
Earnings Claim (Item 19)No
📄 Contract Terms
⚖️ Legal & Risk
Pending LitigationClean
Bankruptcy HistoryNone
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