Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. Names G.J. Hart as its New President, Effective September 6, 2022 Succeeding Paul Murphy
July 14, 2022 at 04:05 pm EDT
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Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. announced that G.J. Hart will become the Company's new President, effective September 6, 2022. A member of the Red Robin Board since August 2019, Hart will continue to serve as a member of the Board in addition to his roles as CEO and President. Mr. Hart will succeed current President Paul Murphy, who recently informed the Red Robin Board of Directors that he intends to retire at the end of 2022 when his employment agreement expires.
Mr. Murphy will remain as a special advisor to the Company until March 31, 2023, to ensure a smooth transition of leadership. Mr. Hart most recently served as Chief Executive Officer of Torchy's Tacos from 2018 until 2021, a privately-held fast-casual concept with more than 100 locations. Prior to that, he was the Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of California Pizza Kitchen from 2011 to 2018.
From 2000 to 2004, Mr. Hart served as President of Texas Roadhouse Holdings, and later from 2004 to 2011 he held additional responsibilities as Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Texas Roadhouse Board. Earlier in his career, Mr. Hart held additional leadership positions at Al Copeland Investments, TriFoods International, New Zealand Lamb Company, and Shenandoah Valley Poultry, among others. A highly regarded executive with nearly 35 years in the restaurant industry, including both public and private company experience, Mr. Hart is well known for his organizational leadership skills, commitment to profitable growth, and ability to drive long term shareholder value.
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, primarily operates, franchises, and develops casual dining restaurants in North America. The Company's menu features its signature product, a line of Gourmet Burgers with layers of fresh ingredients and fresh ground beef. It also offers burgers made with other proteins including chicken breasts (grilled or fried), turkey patties, as well as a proprietary vegetarian patty and the Impossible plant-based burger patty. The Company offer a selection of buns, including gluten free, sesame, brioche, and lettuce wraps, with a variety of toppings, including house-made sauces, crispy onion straws, sauteed mushrooms, several cheese choices, and a fried egg. It serves an array of other mainstream items, such as Donatos pizza, wings, salads, other entrees, and desserts. The Companyâs beverage categories include alcoholic and non-alcoholic specialty drinks, cocktails, wine, and a variety of national and craft beers.
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