Red Robin reported a decrease in total revenues by 31.9% to $200.5 million, and a net loss of $6.2 million compared to a net loss of $1.8 million in the same quarter of the previous year. However, the third quarter was an inflection point for the brand with robust sequential sales improvement throughout the quarter, closing the traffic gap to casual dining peers.
Total revenues decreased 31.9% to $200.5 million due to COVID-19 impacts.
Comparable restaurant revenue decreased 25.1% with sequential improvement through the quarter.
Off-premise sales increased 127.2% and comprised 40.7% of total food and beverage sales.
Net loss was $6.2 million, and adjusted loss per diluted share was $0.19.
Red Robin expects to generate between $12 million to $15 million of additional cash tax refunds within the next 12 months.