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| ITEM 5.02 | Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers |
On June 22, 2022, Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (the “Company”) announced that Paul Murphy, the Company's Chief Executive Officer and President, has informed the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) that he intends to retire from these positions effective December 31, 2022 when his employment agreement with the Company expires. Mr. Murphy will be assisting the Board with their search to identify a successor and will remain as a special advisor to the Company following his retirement until March 31, 2023 to work with the Board and his successor to ensure a smooth transition of leadership.
A copy of the press release announcing Mr. Murphy’s retirement is attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and is incorporated by reference in this Item 5.02.
| ITEM 9.01 | Financial Statements and Exhibits |
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| 99.1 | Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. Press Release dated June 22, 2022. | |
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Date: June 22, 2022
| RED ROBIN GOURMET BURGERS, INC. | |||
| By: | /s/ Michael L. Kaplan | ||
| Name: | Michael L. Kaplan | ||
| Title: | Chief Legal Officer | ||
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