Red Robin news and trends

Red Robin Sees Delivery Sales Fall After Axing MrBeast Burger
Delivery // August 18, 2023

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers is seeing delivery orders drop — a decrease in line with industry-wide trends but compounded by the restaurant’s turn away from virtual brands and its decision to shut down its partnership with MrBeast Burger.  The casual dining chain, which has more...

Major Restaurant Brands Expand Drive-Thru to Reach New Audiences
Restaurant Roundup // January 13, 2023

This week in restaurant news, Shake Shack and Wendy’s tap drive-thru while Red Robin reevaluates priorities. As restaurants look to offset margin pressure from food and wage inflation, Shake Shack is turning to the drive-thru channel to boost efficiency. In a presentation to investors Tuesday...

Restaurants Split on Best Use for Rewards Programs Amid Inflation
Loyalty & Rewards // December 21, 2022

As prices rise, restaurant chains are taking very different approaches to their rewards programs. While some brands are pulling back their rewards to avoid further diminishing their margins on top of the price increases they are already forced to absorb to remain competitive, other brands...

Today in Food Commerce: Grocery Prices Skyrocket; DoorDash Expands White-Label Offerings
Commerce Connected // March 11, 2022

Today in food commerce, grocery inflation soars, and Red Robin gears up for a new virtual brand launch. Plus, Tom Pickett, chief revenue officer at DoorDash, speaks with PYMNTS about how the company is upgrading its white-label, in-store offerings. Highest Grocery Inflation in 40 Years...