Englewood, Colo. — Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc., a full-service restaurant chain serving high-quality gourmet burgers in a family-friendly atmosphere, has announced that Todd Wilson, chief financial officer, will depart the company on Dec. 12, 2025. Red Robin has begun a formal search to identify qualified candidates to fill the CFO position.
“On behalf of everyone at Red Robin and our board of directors, I would like to thank Todd for his many contributions during his tenure as CFO,” says Dave Pace, president and chief executive officer. “The future of Red Robin remains bright, and we are committed to identifying the right person for our next CFO as we continue our work to restore Red Robin to its rightful place in the industry.”
The company also has promoted Jesse Griffith to chief operations officer. He joined Red Robin as senior vice president of operations in March 2023 where he has led restaurant operations across the company. Prior to joining Red Robin, he served as vice president of operations with Austin, Texas-based Torchy’s Tacos, which doubled in restaurant unit growth during his tenure. Additionally, Griffith has held senior operations roles at California Pizza Kitchen, Texas Roadhouse, Quaker Steak & Lube and Bennigan’s.
“I’m delighted to name Jesse as COO,” Pace adds. “This move reflects the significant contributions that he continues to make in leading our operations team, and our recent results have been driven by the efficiency and focus on our guests that he has brought to Red Robin. Jesse’s wealth of experience will continue to be instrumental in driving our commitment to four-wall operational excellence and providing exceptional guest service across all our restaurants under our ‘First Choice’ strategic plan.”
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. is a casual dining restaurant chain founded in 1969 that operates through its wholly owned subsidiary, Red Robin International, Inc., and under the trade name, Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews. There are nearly 500 Red Robin locations in the United States and Canada, including those operating under franchise agreements. For more information, visit www.redrobin.com.
SOURCE: Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc.