• by Teresa Buyikian , October 9, 2023

Red Robin has made some significant changes in its offerings, with a few limited time seasonal offerings, new menu adds, a new cooking style and better-quality ingredients.

One big change is that the chain has replaced all its existing conveyor-belt cooking systems with grilling its burgers on a flattop, and also now hand-preps burgers with higher quality ingredients, according to a release. 

The new menu includes BBQ Burnt Ends 'N Bacon Burger (LTO), Smashed Avocado 'N Bacon Burger and the Burnin' Love Burger, which returns to the menu with fried jalapeño coins, salsa, pepper jack cheese, lettuce, vine-ripened tomato and chipotle aioli, topped with a charred jalapeño. 

Changes to current menu items include adding fresh grilled pineapple rings to the Banzai Burger, fresh smashed guacamole on the Smashed Avocado N’ Bacon Burger (which replaces the Guacamole Bacon Burger) and hand breading the Crispy Chicken Sandwich.

New appetizers and entrées include Crispy Parmesan Brussels Sprouts, Tsunami Shrimp, BBQ Burnt Ends Loaded Fries (LTO) and Whiskey River BBQ Ribs.

Holiday limited-time offers are a Caramel Apple Pie Milkshake and a Caramel Apple Lemonade.

New alcoholic choices feature Casamigos Cadillac Margarita, Golden Maker's Highball, and an Old Fashioned.

Zacks Equity Research cited in its recent report that “(Red Robin) benefits from increased comparable restaurant revenue, average guest check and menu prices. Also, its focus on menu innovation and (the) strategic plans bode well. Red Robin too has been investing more in technology and data infrastructure. The company is set to grow its off-premises online ordering business via carry-out, delivery and catering.”

Red Robin, founded in 1969, operates through its wholly owned subsidiary, Red Robin International, Inc., and under the trade name, Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews. There are more than 500 Red Robin restaurants across the United States and Canada, including franchises.