# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0001171759
**File Stem:** 0000950142-25-003093
**Filing Date:** 2025-12
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0000950142-25-003093.hdr.sgml**: 20251201

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0000950142-25-003093

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 8-K

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 13

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20251127

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Financial Statements and Exhibits

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20251201

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20251201

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** RED ROBIN GOURMET BURGERS INC
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001171759
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** RETAIL-EATING PLACES [5812]
- **ORGANIZATION NAME:** 07 Trade & Services
- **EIN:** 841573084
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** DE
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1228

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 8-K
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-34851
- **FILM NUMBER:** 251537266

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 10000 EAST GEDDES AVENUE
- **STREET 2:** SUITE 500
- **CITY:** ENGLEWOOD
- **STATE:** CO
- **ZIP:** 80112
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 3038466000

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 10000 EAST GEDDES AVENUE
- **STREET 2:** SUITE 500
- **CITY:** ENGLEWOOD
- **STATE:** CO
- **ZIP:** 80112

?xml version='1.0' encoding='ASCII'? FORM 8-K

**UNITED STATES**

**SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION**

**Washington, D.C. 20549**

**FORM 8-K**

**CURRENT REPORT**

**Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934**

**Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 27, 2025**

**RED ROBIN GOURMET BURGERS, INC.**

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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| **Delaware** | **001-34851** | **84-1573084** |
| (State or other jurisdiction of<br> incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer<br> Identification Number) |

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| **10000 E. Geddes Avenue** **, Suite 500**<br> **Englewood, Colorado** | **80112** |
| (Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |

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 **(303) 846-6000**

(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

**Not Applicable**

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

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| Title of each class | Trading<br> symbol | Name of each exchange on which<br> registered |
| Common Stock, $0.001 par value | RRGB | Nasdaq (Global Select Market) |

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

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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.** |

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*Appointment of Christopher Meyer as Interim Chief Financial Officer*

On November 27, 2025, Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (the "Company") appointed Christopher Meyer to serve as the Company's interim Chief Financial Officer, effective December 1, 2025. Mr. Meyer will serve as the Company's principal financial officer and principal accounting officer, replacing Todd Wilson in both roles in connection with Mr. Wilson's previously announced departure, effective December 12, 2025, and until one or more successors is appointed for each respective role.

Mr. Meyer previously served in roles of increasing responsibility at Bloomin' Brands, Inc., one of the world's largest casual dining companies, including most recently as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer from April 2019 until April 2024, as Group Vice President, Finance, Treasury and Accounting from November 2017 to April 2019, and as Group Vice President, Financial Planning & Analysis and Investor Relations from September 2014 to November 2017.

There are no arrangements or understandings between Mr. Meyer and any other persons pursuant to which he was appointed as interim Chief Financial Officer, and no family relationships among any of the Company's directors or executive officers and Mr. Meyer. Additionally, Mr. Meyer has no direct or indirect interest in any transaction required to be disclosed pursuant to Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

In connection with Mr. Meyer's appointment, Mr. Meyer and the Company entered into an independent contractor agreement, dated November 28, 2025 (the "Agreement"), pursuant to which Mr. Meyer will serve as interim Chief Financial Officer. The Agreement is effective December 1, 2025 and expires May 31, 2026 unless earlier terminated or extended in accordance with the Agreement. Pursuant to the Agreement, Mr. Meyer will be compensated at a rate of $20,000 per week, subject to proration for partial weekly periods, and will be reimbursed for reasonable airfare, travel and accommodation expenses consistent with the Company's travel policy. As an independent contractor, Mr. Meyer will not be eligible to participate in any of the Company's employee benefit plans. Mr. Meyer will be subject to customary confidentiality, indemnification and intellectual property assignment obligations. The foregoing summary does not purport to be a complete description and is qualified in its entirety by the Agreement, which is filed as an exhibit to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.

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| **ITEM 9.01** | **Financial Statements and Exhibits** |

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(d) Exhibits

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| **Exhibit**<br> **No.** | **Description** |
| 10.1 | [Independent Contractor Agreement, by and between Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. and Christopher Meyer, effective November 28, 2025](eh250710104_ex1001.htm) |
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document) |

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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: December 1, 2025

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| **RED ROBIN GOURMET BURGERS, INC.** | **RED ROBIN GOURMET BURGERS, INC.** |
| By: | /s/ Sarah A. Mussetter |
| Name: | Sarah A. Mussetter |
| Title: | Chief Legal Officer |

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## Exhibit 10.1

**EXHIBIT 10.1**

INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT

This Independent Contractor Agreement (this "<u>Agreement</u>") is made and entered into by and between Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc., through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Red Robin International, Inc., a Nevada corporation ("<u>Red Robin</u>"), with offices located at 10000 East Geddes Ave., Suite 500, Englewood, CO 80112 and Christopher Meyer c/o C.A. Meyer Consulting LLC, a Florida limited liability company ("<u>Contractor</u>"), and is effective as of the "Effective Date" shown on Schedule A below.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. <u>Services</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Red Robin hereby engages Contractor, and Contractor hereby accepts such engagement, as an independent contractor to provide certain services to Red Robin on the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Contractor shall provide to Red Robin the services set forth on Schedule A (the "<u>Services</u>"). All Services shall be provided by Christopher Meyer, except as otherwise approved by Red Robin.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) Red Robin will not control the manner or means by which Contractor performs the Services.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) Unless otherwise set forth in Schedule A, Contractor shall furnish, at its own expense, the equipment, supplies, and other materials used to perform the Services.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) To the extent Contractor performs Services on Red Robin's premises or using Red Robin's equipment, Contractor shall comply with all applicable policies of Red Robin relating to business and office conduct, health and safety, and use of Red Robin's facilities, supplies, information technology, equipment, networks, and other resources.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. <u>Fees, Invoicing and Payment</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) <u>Fee</u>. As full compensation for the Services and the rights granted to Red Robin in this Agreement, Red Robin shall pay Contractor the fees set forth in Schedule A (the "<u>Fees</u>"), payable as set forth in Schedule A. Contractors acknowledges that it will receive an IRS Form 1099-MISC from Red Robin, and that Contractor shall be solely responsible for all federal, state, and local taxes, as set out in Section 9(c).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) <u>Expenses</u>. Red Robin agrees to reimburse Contractor for reasonable airfare, travel, and accommodation expenses so long as such expenses comply with Red Robin's travel policy attached as Schedule B. Contractor is otherwise solely responsible for any other travel or other costs or expenses incurred by Contractor in connection with the performance of the Services.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) <u>Invoicing and Payment</u>. Contractor shall invoice Red Robin for the Fees and approved expenses in accordance with the payment schedule set forth in Schedule A. Red Robin will pay all undisputed Fees within 30 days after Red Robin's receipt of the properly invoiced Fees. Contractor shall make commercially reasonable efforts to comply with Red Robin's billing instructions.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. <u>Confidentiality and Conduct</u>. Red Robin may from time to time communicate to Contractor, or Contractor may otherwise gain access to, certain confidential financial, business, personnel, and/or technical information with respect to Red Robin's operations, strategies, business plans, customers, employees and/or intellectual property including without limitation, all financial, debt and equity, sales, marketing, managerial and statistical information and any all trade secrets, customer lists, or pricing information (the "Information"). During and after the Term, Contractor shall treat all Information as confidential, whether or not so identified,

and shall not disclose, or permit the disclosure of, any Information without the prior written consent of Red Robin. Contractor shall use the Information only for Red Robin's benefit and only for the purpose of performing Contractor's obligations under this Agreement. Contractor shall immediately notify Red Robin in the event it becomes aware of any loss or disclosure of any Information. Contractor acknowledges that Red Robin is publicly traded and in connection with Contractor's provision of the Services, Red Robin may provide to Contractor with (and/or Contractor may have access to) certain material, non-public information, including, without limitation, confidential financial information. Contractor agrees that all such information shall be deemed as "Information" under this Agreement and subject to the terms of this Section 3. Contractor also acknowledges that federal and state securities laws prohibit any person who has material, non-public information about a company from purchasing or selling securities of such company and from disclosing it to others, which is also prohibited by Red Robin policy.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4. <u>Term And Termination</u>. The term of this Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and shall continue until the Expiration Date shown on Schedule A, unless earlier terminated in accordance with Section 5 (the "Term"). Any extension of the Term will be subject to mutual agreement of the parties in writing.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5. <u>Termination</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Contractor or Red Robin may terminate this Agreement without cause upon 30 calendar days prior written notice to the other party to this Agreement. In the event of termination pursuant to this clause, Red Robin shall pay Contractor on a pro-rata basis any Fees due and payable for any Services completed up to and including such date of termination.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Red Robin may terminate this Agreement, effective immediately, upon written notice to Contractor, if Contractor breaches this Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) Upon expiration or termination of this Agreement for any reason, or at any other time upon Red Robin's written request, Contractor shall promptly after such expiration or termination:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) deliver to Red Robin all Deliverables (whether complete or incomplete) and all hardware, software, tools, equipment, or other materials provided for Contractor's use by Red Robin;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) deliver to Red Robin all tangible documents and materials (and any copies) containing, reflecting, incorporating, or based on the Information;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii) permanently erase all Information from Contractor's computer systems; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iv) certify in writing to Red Robin that Contractor have complied with the requirements of this clause.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6. <u>Representations and Warranties</u>. Contractor represents and warrants to Red Robin that:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Contractor has the right to enter into this Agreement, to grant the rights granted herein and to perform fully all of Contractor's obligations in this Agreement;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Contractor is entering into this Agreement with Red Robin and Contractor's performance of the Services do not and will not conflict with or result in any breach or default under any other agreement to which Contractor are subject;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) Contractor has the required skill, experience, and qualifications to perform the Services, Contractor shall perform the Services in a professional and workmanlike manner in accordance with generally recognized industry standards for similar services and Contractor shall devote sufficient resources to ensure that the Services are performed in a timely and reliable manner;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) Contractor shall perform the Services in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) Contractor shall perform the Services in accordance with (and otherwise comply with) Red Robin's Insider Trading Policy attached hereto as Schedule C, Code of Ethics Policy attached hereto as Schedule D, and Social Media Policy attached hereto as Schedule E;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f) Red Robin will receive good and valid title to all Deliverables, free and clear of all encumbrances and liens of any kind; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(g) all Deliverables are and shall be Contractor's original work (except for material in the public domain or provided by Red Robin) and do not and will not violate or infringe upon the Intellectual Property Right or any other right whatsoever of any person, firm, corporation, or other entity.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7. <u>Indemnification.</u>

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Contractor shall indemnify and hold harmless Red Robin and its current and former officers, trustees, board members, directors, shareholders, parents, affiliates, subsidiaries, divisions, partners, joint ventures, licensees, attorneys and employees, and the current and former officers, directors, shareholders, agents, attorneys and employees of any such parent, affiliate, subsidiary, division, partner, joint venturer, or licensee of Red Robin, and the heirs, executors, administrators, receivers, successors and assigns of all of the foregoing, from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, judgments, liens, penalties, interest, and expenses, including but not limited to attorneys' fees, arising or alleged to arise or resulting from (i) Contractor's performance or failure to perform any obligations under this Agreement; (ii) the inaccuracy of any representations or warranties of Contractor contained herein; (iii) the material breach of this Agreement by Contractor; (iv) any act, error or omission, including negligent acts and statutory violations, of Contractor; and (v) the payment or non-payment of any taxes relating to any monies paid to Contractor pursuant to this Agreement. The foregoing provisions, and all other liabilities of Contractor hereunder, shall survive the termination of this Agreement for any reason.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Red Robin agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Contractor from and against all third-party claims and lawsuits brought against Contractor (including reasonable legal fees) arising from third party claims related to Services provided by Contractor within the scope of and in accordance with this Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8. <u>Notices</u>. All notices and billings shall be in writing and sent to the following address with a courtesy copy to the email addresses below:

To: Sarah Mussetter

Chief Legal Officer

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc.

10000 E Geddes Ave., Suite 500

Englewood, CO 80112

(E: [\*\*\*])

With a copy to: Humera Kassem

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Chief People Officer

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(E: [\*\*\*])

To: Christopher Meyer

C.A. Meyer Consulting LLC

[\*\*\*]

(E: [\*\*\*])

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;9. <u>Independent Contractor Status</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) The relationship of Contractor, on the one hand, and Red Robin, on the other hand, shall be that of independent contractors. Nothing in this Agreement or relationship between Contractor, on the one hand, and Red Robin, on the other hand, shall operate or be construed as creating the relationship of employer/employee, agent, partners, joint ventures or any other relationship whatsoever other than an independent-contractor relationship. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed so as to create an employment relationship.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Contractor shall have no authority to, and shall not (i) act as an agent of Red Robin; (ii) contractually bind or obligate Red Robin in any way; (iii) represent or suggest to any third party that Contractor is an agent of Red Robin or that Contractor has the authority to contractually bind or obligate Red Robin; or (iv) provide any services to or on behalf of Red Robin other than pursuant to this Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) Without limiting clause (a) and (b) above, Contractor will not be eligible to participate in any vacation, group medical or life insurance, disability, profit sharing or retirement benefits, or any other fringe benefits or benefit plans offered by Red Robin to its employees, and Red Robin will not be responsible for withholding or paying any income, payroll, Social Security, or other federal, state, or local taxes, making any insurance contributions, including for unemployment or disability, or obtaining workers' compensation insurance on Contractor's behalf. Contractor shall be responsible for all such taxes or contributions, including penalties and interest. Any persons employed or engaged by Contractor in connection with the performance of the Services shall be Contractor's employees or contractors and Contractor shall be fully responsible for them to the same extent as if such actions or omissions were those of Contractor.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;10. <u>Intellectual Property Rights</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) Red Robin is and shall be, the sole and exclusive owner of all right, title, and interest throughout the world in and to all the results and proceeds of the Services performed under this Agreement (the "Deliverables"), including all patents, copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets, and other intellectual property rights (collectively "Intellectual Property Rights") therein. Contractor agrees that the Deliverables are hereby deemed a "work made for hire" as defined in 17 U.S.C. § 101 for Red Robin. If, for any reason, any of the Deliverables do not constitute a "work made for hire," you hereby irrevocably assign to Red Robin, in each case without additional consideration, all right, title, and interest throughout the world in and to the Deliverables, including all Intellectual Property Rights therein.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Any assignment of copyrights under this Agreement includes all rights of paternity, integrity, disclosure, and withdrawal and any other rights that may be known as "moral rights" (collectively, "Moral Rights"). Contractor hereby irrevocably waive, to the extent permitted by applicable law, any and all claims you may now or hereafter have in any jurisdiction to any Moral Rights with respect to the Deliverables.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;11. <u>General Provisions</u>.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) <u>Survivability</u>. Sections 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, and any other terms and conditions of this Agreement that by their sense and context are intended to survive after performance of the Services hereunder shall survive the termination or expiration of this Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) <u>Non-Exclusive</u>. Red Robin reserves the right to contract with any other Contractor for services provided herein and to solicit and hire applicants on its own behalf. Contractor may be engaged or employed in any other business, trade, profession, or other activity; provided, that, during the Term, Contractor shall not be engaged in any business activities that do or may compete with the business of Red Robin without Red Robin's prior written consent.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) <u>Assignment</u>. Contractor shall not assign any of its rights or obligations under this Agreement and shall not subcontract any of the services to be performed hereunder without Red Robin's prior written consent.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) <u>Applicable Law</u>. The laws of the state of Colorado shall govern the validity and construction of this Agreement. The parties agree that all actions or proceedings arising in connection with this Agreement shall be tried and litigated exclusively in the State and Federal courts located in the state of Colorado. Each party irrevocably and unconditionally waives, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, any right it may have to a trial by jury in any legal action, proceeding, cause of action, or counterclaim arising out of or relating to this Agreement, including any Exhibits attached to this Agreement, or the transactions contemplated hereby.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e) <u>Attorney's Fees</u>. The prevailing party in any action brought to enforce or interpret this Agreement shall be entitled to recover its reasonable attorney's fees from the losing party.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f) <u>Entire Agreement; Modification</u>. This Agreement, together with the schedules attached hereto, which are incorporated herein by this reference, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes all prior oral or written negotiations and agreements between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof. Except as expressly set forth herein, no modification, variation or amendment of this Agreement (including any schedule hereto) shall be effective unless made in writing and signed by both parties. Nothing in this Agreement shall be deemed to give any third party any claim or right of action against Contractor or Red Robin which does not otherwise exist without regard to this Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(g) <u>Severability; Non-Waiver</u>. In the event that any of the terms, conditions or provisions of this Agreement are held to be illegal, unenforceable or invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining terms, conditions or provisions hereof shall remain in full force and effect. The failure or delay of either party to enforce at any time any provision of this Agreement shall not constitute a waiver of such party's right thereafter to enforce each and every provision of this Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(h) <u>Counterpart</u>. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which will be deemed to be an original copy of this Agreement and all of which, when taken together, will be deemed to constitute one and the same agreement. This Agreement may be executed and the signatures transmitted via facsimile or similar electronic transmission, which signature shall be effective as an original.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) <u>Authority</u>. Each of Contractor and Red Robin warrants and represents it has full power and authority to enter into and perform this Agreement, and the person signing this Agreement has been properly authorized and empowered to enter into this Agreement.

*\* \* \* \* SIGNATURE PAGE AND SCHEDULES TO FOLLOW \* \* \* \**

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have duly executed this Agreement as of the Effective Date.

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| Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. | Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. | Contractor: | Contractor: |
| By: | /s/ Dave Pace | By: | /s/ Christopher Meyer |
|  | Dave Pace |  | Christopher Meyer |
|  | Chief Executive Officer |  | C.A. Meyer Consulting LLC |
|  | E: [\*\*\*] |  | E: [\*\*\*] |
| By: | /s/ Humera Kassem |  |  |
|  | Humera Kassem |  |  |
|  | Chief People Officer |  |  |
|  | E: [\*\*\*] |  |  |

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<u>SCHEDULE A – SERVICES AND FEES</u>

1. Services and Equipment: Serve as Interim Chief Financial Officer ("Interim CFO") of Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc., as
a non-employee independent contractor, reporting to Red Robin's Chief Executive Officer ("CEO") to perform the services
and duties and to exercise the powers normally incident to the office of a public company chief financial officer and such other duties
as may be prescribed by the Board of Directors of the Red Robin and/or the CEO, from time to time. Red Robin will provide a laptop to
Contractor for performance of the Services during the Term of the Agreement.

2. Fees and Payment Schedule: ◦ Weekly Rate: $20,000, subject to proration
for any partial weekly periods. ◦ Hours per Week: Contractor acknowledges this role is
more than a full-time commitment and shall devote substantially all of Contractor's full-time efforts to perform the Services, which
involving working hours beyond a typical workday and may also include working on nights, weekends, and holidays. ◦ Payment Schedule: Contractor will submit an invoice upon
completion of each week.

3. Effective Date: December 1, 2025

4. Expiration Date: May 31, 2026
(unless earlier terminated or extended as provided herein).