Apr 20

Red Robin Q1 2025 Earnings Report

Reported financial results for the fiscal first quarter ended April 20, 2025

Key Takeaways

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. reported a strong start to the fiscal first quarter of 2025 with increases in both sales and profits compared to the prior year. Total revenues increased by $3.8 million, and the company achieved net income of $1.2 million compared to a net loss in the prior year.

Total revenues for Q1 2025 were $392.4 million, an increase of $3.8 million compared to Q1 2024.

Net income was $1.2 million in Q1 2025, a significant improvement from a net loss of $9.5 million in Q1 2024.

Comparable restaurant revenue increased by 3.1% in Q1 2025.

Adjusted EBITDA more than doubled to $27.9 million in Q1 2025 compared to $13.4 million in Q1 2024.

Total Revenue
$392M
Previous year: $389M
+1.0%
EPS
$0.2
Previous year: -$0.8
-125.0%
Comparable Restaurant Revenue
3.1%
Previous year: -6.5%
-147.7%
Guest Traffic
-3.5%
Previous year: -9.4%
-62.8%
Menu Price (Net)
6.8%
Previous year: 4.8%
+41.7%
Cash and Equivalents
$24.2M
Previous year: $30.6M
-21.1%
Total Assets
$606M
Previous year: $717M
-15.5%

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Forward Guidance

For fiscal year 2025, Red Robin updated its total revenue guidance range to $1.21 billion to $1.23 billion, from the initial guidance of $1.225 billion to $1.250 billion. Restaurant level operating profit and Adjusted EBITDA guidance remained unchanged.

Positive Outlook

  • Restaurant level operating profit is expected to be between 12.0% and 13.0% for fiscal 2025.
  • Adjusted EBITDA is expected to be between $60 million and $65 million for fiscal 2025.
  • Capital expenditures are expected to be approximately $30 million for fiscal 2025.
  • Focus on retaining and extending progress in operational execution and guest experience.
  • Strengthening financial position by reducing debt and generating free cash flow.

Challenges Ahead

  • Total revenue guidance for fiscal 2025 was slightly lowered.
  • Expected comparable restaurant revenue decline of approximately 3% in the second quarter of fiscal 2025.
  • Q2 2025 comparable restaurant revenue will include a headwind of approximately 240 basis points due to a non-recurring loyalty program benefit from 2024.