Red Robin’s chief financial officer, Katie Scherping, is the recipient of the Outstanding Women in Business Jean Yancey Award in the large business category presented by the Denver Business Journal. The Award recognizes women who are leaders in their industry and in the community.

ColoradoBiz magazine has named Red Robin a Top Company of the Year finalist in the retail category. Companies selected must demonstrate strong financial performance, innovation in their industry and community commitment.

The National Restaurant Association has recognized Red Robin as a state winner and national finalist of its Restaurant Neighbor Award. Red Robin was honored for its commitment to its local communities, specifically its support of National Fire Prevention Week in Colorado Springs, Colo.

Red Robin is honored with Restaurants & Institutions’ Choice in Chains Gold
Award in the Burger category. Winners are chosen based on the results of a national consumer research survey of U.S. households in the areas of food quality, menu variety, value, service, atmosphere, cleanliness and convenience.

The Web Marketing Association awarded Red Robin with the Outstanding Achievement in Internet Advertising for the Red Robin Burgerizer™, which allows guests to customize any Red Robin burger.  The annual awards program, now in its seventh year, is produced annually by the Web Marketing Association and has become the premier event for web developers and marketers.

The Rocky Mountain News named Red Robin one of its Colorado 50, which recognizes the biggest and best public companies in Colorado. The award takes into account companies’ revenues, market, capitalization, number of employees, net income, and one-year growth in earnings per
share for 2005.

Restaurant Hospitality awards Red Robin with its Chain of the Year distinction for its impressive stock performance, same store sales growth and restaurant expansion.

Business Week names Red Robin on the “Special Report – Hot Growth: Top 100 Growth Stock Companies.”  Article mentions companies were included on the list because of talent, teamwork and creativity.

Franchise Times names Red Robin on the list of Top 200 Franchise Systems based on worldwide sales

Red Robin is honored with Restaurants & Institutions’ Choice in Chains Crystal Award in the Burger category. Winners are chosen based on the results of a national consumer research survey of U.S. households in the areas of food quality, menu variety, value, service, atmosphere, cleanliness and convenience.

Nation’s Restaurant News and Coca-Cola® presented Red Robin with the People and Performance (PAPA) award honoring excellence in Employee Recognition at the annual MUFSO Conference.

The Colorado Restaurant Association honored Red Robin with a Restaurant Neighbor Award in its large business category for the state of Colorado. Red Robin was honored for its outstanding work in the communities it serves, specifically focusing on “Burgers with a Heart” in Spokane, Wash. 

Red Robin received the Dealmakers Award in the Retail and Restaurant category presented by the Denver Business Journal. Red Robin was selected to receive the award for its successful IPO in July 2002, continued growth and increased revenue.

Nation’s Restaurant News presented Bob Merullo, Red Robin’s Senior Vice President of Operations, with its annual NRN 50 Award.  This year’s award recognizes the food industry’s top 50 movers and shakers in the area of research and development. Bob was selected as an award recipient for his menu innovations, commitment to food quality and safety, and productivity in the area of operations.