Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

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Acquisitions of Red Robin Franchised Restaurants (Details 2)

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Acquisitions of Red Robin Franchised Restaurants (Details 2) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 28, 2014	Dec. 29, 2013	Dec. 30, 2012	Jul. 14, 2014
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Goodwill	$ 84,115us-gaap_Goodwill	$ 62,525us-gaap_Goodwill	$ 62,525us-gaap_Goodwill
Series of business acquisitions, 2014
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment				14,157
Intangible assets				9,394
Goodwill				22,953
Inventory				2,088
Deferred Tax Assets				2,249
Deferred Tax Liabilities				(1,161)
Other current and non-current assets				737
Other current and non-current liabilities				(2,906)
Total purchase price				$ 47,511

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