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Get filing alertsRed Robin adds Subway COO Michael Kappitt to board, expanding to eight directors
Filed July 23, 2026 · Period ending July 17, 2026 · ~1 min read
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Board expanded from seven to eight seats and appointed Michael Kappitt, Subway's Chief Operating and Insights Officer, as independent director effective July 24, 2026.
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Kappitt brings restaurant operations and marketing expertise from Subway (COO since 2020) and Bloomin' Brands (President of Carrabba's, Global CMO).
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Summary
Red Robin expanded its board from seven to eight directors and filled the new seat with Michael Kappitt, currently Chief Operating and Insights Officer at Subway. The appointment is effective July 24, 2026, and Kappitt will serve until the 2027 Annual Meeting. The board determined he qualifies as independent under Nasdaq listing standards. Kappitt's background spans restaurant operations and marketing leadership.
At Subway since March 2020, he oversees operations and insights for the global quick-service chain. His prior roles at Bloomin' Brands include President of Carrabba's Italian Grill and Global Chief Marketing Officer, providing relevant casual dining experience. The addition brings operational and customer insights expertise to Red Robin's board as the company navigates its turnaround strategy.
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Event · Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Compensation
Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Compensation filed; see Key Changes for terms.
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On July 17, 2026, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (the “Company”) increased the size of the Board from seven to eight members and appointed Michael Kappitt to fill the resulting vacancy, effective July 24, 2026.
Red Robin expanded its Board of Directors from seven to eight seats and filled the new position with Michael Kappitt, effective July 24, 2026. Kappitt will serve until the 2027 Annual Meeting or until his successor is elected. The Board determined he qualifies as an independent director under Nasdaq listing standards.
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Mr. Kappitt currently serves as the Chief Operating and Insights Officer at Subway, a global franchisor of quick-service restaurants specializing in made-to-order sandwiches. He has served in this role since March 2020. Prior to his role at Subway, Mr. Kappitt served in multiple leadership roles for Bloomin’ Brands, Inc. from 2011 to 2020, including President of Carrabba’s Italian Grill from February 2016 to February 2020 and Global Chief Marketing Officer from December 2013 to February 2016.
Kappitt brings extensive restaurant industry experience, currently serving as Chief Operating and Insights Officer at Subway since March 2020. His prior roles at Bloomin' Brands include President of Carrabba's Italian Grill and Global Chief Marketing Officer, providing operational and marketing expertise relevant to Red Robin's casual dining business.
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