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- Departure of CFO (new) — Interim CFO Christopher Meyer departing May 31, 2026 upon expiration of contractor agreement from November 2025.
Red Robin names Mark Graff as CFO, replacing interim finance chief on May 31
Filed April 30, 2026 · Period ending April 29, 2026 · ~1 min read
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Mark Graff, 47, appointed CFO effective May 4, 2026, becoming principal financial officer May 31. Previously served as President of Bonefish Grill at Bloomin' Brands with extensive finance experience since 2012.
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Interim CFO Christopher Meyer's contractor agreement expires May 31, 2026, completing planned transition after serving since November 2025. Departure is scheduled, not unexpected.
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Graff's compensation: $500,000 base salary, 75% target bonus, and equity award worth 120% of salary. Total first-year target compensation approximately.
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New CFO receives standard severance package with 1.0x multiplier and 12 months benefits in both change-of-control and non-change scenarios, plus 12-month non-compete clause.
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Summary
Red Robin has ended its search for a permanent CFO, appointing Mark Graff to the role effective May 4, 2026. Graff brings relevant restaurant industry experience from Bloomin' Brands, where he most recently led Bonefish Grill as President and held senior finance positions for over a decade.
He'll officially take over financial reporting responsibilities on May 31 when interim CFO Christopher Meyer's contractor agreement expires as planned. For investors, this appointment signals stability after six months with an interim finance chief. Graff's compensation package is competitive but not excessive, with total target pay around including salary, bonus, and equity.
His background at a major casual dining competitor suggests he understands the operational and financial challenges facing Red Robin in the current restaurant environment. Watch for Graff's first earnings call and any strategic shifts in financial priorities or capital allocation. His fresh perspective from Bloomin' Brands may influence how Red Robin approaches cost management, unit economics, or growth investments in the quarters ahead.
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Event · Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Compensation
Red Robin appointed Mark Graff as CFO effective May 4, 2026, replacing interim CFO Christopher Meyer on May 31, 2026.
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On April 29, 2026, Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (the “Company”) appointed Mark Graff to the position of Chief Financial Officer, effective May 4, 2026. Mr. Graff, age 47, will become the Company’s principal financial officer and principal accounting officer on May 31, 2026, succeeding Christopher Meyer, the Company’s interim Chief Financial Officer, in both roles.
Red Robin appointed Mark Graff, age 47, as Chief Financial Officer effective May 4, 2026. He will assume the principal financial officer and principal accounting officer roles on May 31, 2026, replacing interim CFO Christopher Meyer. Graff previously served as President of Bonefish Grill at Bloomin' Brands and held senior finance roles there from 2012 to 2025.
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will be eligible to participate in the Company’s Executive Severance Plan, as described under the heading “Employment Agreements, Separation Arrangements, and Executive Severance Plan―Executive Severance Plan” in the Company’s Definitive Proxy Statement filed with the SEC on March 26, 2026, and which description is incorporated by reference herein, with a “Change in Control Cash Severance Multiplier” of 1.0, a “Change in Control Benefits Continuation Period” of 12 months, a “Non-Change in Control Cash Severance Multiplier” of 1.0, a “Non-Change in Control Benefits Continuation Period” of 12 months
Graff will participate in the Executive Severance Plan with a 1.0x cash severance multiplier and 12 months of benefits continuation in both change-in-control and non-change-in-control qualifying termination scenarios. He is also subject to 12-month non-compete and non-solicitation restrictions following termination.
Event · Item 9.01 — Financial Statements and Exhibits
Red Robin filed an employment agreement with Mark Graff dated April 29, 2026, accompanied by a press release.
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Employment Agreement, by and between Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. and Mark Graff, dated April 29, 2026
Red Robin entered into an employment agreement with Mark Graff on April 29, 2026. The specific role, terms, and compensation details are contained in the attached exhibit. This suggests a new executive hire or leadership change at the company.
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