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Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. Announces Leadership Transition
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (NASDAQ: RRGB) ("Red Robin" or the "Company"), a full-service restaurant chain serving an innovative selection of high-quality gourmet burgers in a family-friendly atmosphere, today announced that G.J. Hart will step down as President and Chief Executive Officer. After five-and-a-half years with the Company and the successful implementation of measures to elevate the guest experience and transform Red Robin into an operations-focused restaurant company, Mr. Hart w
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