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Red Robin Gourmet Burgers. Chioma Ezenduka 1055- 13 06/03/2010. History . Red Robin Motto . Red Robin started out as a tavern in the 1940’s near the University of Washington by Sam. It was named “Sam’s Red Robin” in the late 1940’s
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Red Robin Gourmet Burgers Chioma Ezenduka 1055- 13 06/03/2010
History Red Robin Motto • Red Robin started out as a tavern in the 1940’s near the University of Washington by Sam. It was named “Sam’s Red Robin” in the late 1940’s • Red Robin was founded on four core values: Honor, Integrity, Continually Seeking Knowledge, and Having fun. • In 1973, Red Robin went from creating cellophane wrapped sandwiches to their most popular item, Gourmet Burgers. Chioma Ezenduka 1055-13
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Products • Specializes in fast food, most popular being, hamburgers. • Items on the menu include hamburgers, salads, chicken sandwiches, wraps, variety of beverages etc. • Red Robin restaurants also offer vegetarian options. An example is the Garden Burger which is a meatless burger. • They also have nutritional charts in most Red Robin restaurants. Chioma Ezenduka 1055-13
Competitors • Like every successful business, Red Robin has various competitors nationwide. • It competes with companies that serve meals or prepared foods, including delis, grocery stores and convenience stores • Some of its major competitors are Applebee’s Services, Inc., California Pizza Kitchen, Inc., Carlson Restaurants Worldwide, Inc. Chioma Ezenduka 1055-13
Important Dates • In 2005, Red Robin was honored with Restaurant Hospitality’s Chain of the year award. • In 2007, Red Robin’s president and chief operating officer, Eric Houseman, is the recipient of the forty under 40 award presented by the Denver Business Journal • In 2009, Word of God Catholic School in Pittsburgh, Pa. was named the 2008-2009 Red Robin U-ACT Champion School and received a grant for $20,000 for the Unbridled Acts their school participated in over the course of the school year. Chioma Ezenduka 1055-13
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Recent News • On the 4th of March 2010, Red Robin appointed Robert Aiken, Lloyd Hill, and Stuart Oran to the Board of Directors. • On April 5th 2010 in Denver, Colorado, Red Robin and Law Enforcement officers raise funds to benefit Special Olympics. • On May 20th 2010, Red Robin Gourmet Burgers reported earnings for the fiscal first quarter of 2010. Chioma Ezenduka 1055-13
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Question & Answer • Q: What are Red Robins four core values? • A: Honor, Integrity, Continually Seeking Knowledge, Having Fun. • Q: Who is the CEO of Red Robin Gourmet Burgers Inc.? • A: Mr. Dennis Mullen • Q: In what year was Red Robin honored with restaurant hospitality’s chain of the year award? • A: In 2005 Chioma Ezenduka 1055-13