Red Robin Gourmet Burgers (RRGB) 10-Q 10 Nov 21 2021 Q3 Quarterly report Financial data

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information - shares	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 03, 2021	Nov. 08, 2021
Document and Entity Information
Entity Registrant Name	RED ROBIN GOURMET BURGERS, INC.
Entity Central Index Key	0001171759
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-26
Entity Filer Category	Accelerated Filer
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	Oct. 3, 2021
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2021
Document Fiscal Period Focus (Q1,Q2,Q3,FY)	Q3
Amendment Flag	false
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		15,716,181
Entity Emerging Growth Company	false
Entity Small Business	false
Entity Shell Company	false
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Document Quarterly Report	true
Document Transition Report	false
City Area Code	(303)
Local Phone Number	846-6000
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code	DE
Entity Tax Identification Number	84-1573084
Entity Address, Address Line One	6312 S. Fiddlers Green Circle
Entity Address, Address Line Two	Suite 200N
Entity Address, City or Town	Greenwood Village
Entity Address, State or Province	CO
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code	80111
Trading Symbol	RRGB
Security Exchange Name	NASDAQ
Common Stock, $0.001 par value	Common Stock, $0.001 par value
Entity File Number	001-34851
Entity Interactive Data Current	Yes

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Oct. 03, 2021	Dec. 27, 2020
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 17,757	$ 16,116
Accounts receivable, net	11,939	16,510
Inventories	23,769	23,802
Income Taxes Receivable	16,165	16,662
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	12,439	13,818
Total current assets	82,069	86,908
Property and equipment, net	388,881	427,033
Right of use assets, net	419,788	425,573
Intangible assets, net	22,419	24,714
Other assets, net	8,567	10,511
Total assets	921,724	974,739
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	34,638	20,179
Accrued payroll and payroll-related liabilities	32,555	27,653
Unearned revenue	42,621	50,138
Current portion of lease obligations	49,894	55,275
Current portion of long-term debt	9,692	9,692
Accrued liabilities and other	42,240	39,617
Total current liabilities	211,640	202,554
Long-term debt	147,471	160,952
Long-term portion of lease obligations	450,673	465,233
Other non-current liabilities	15,775	25,287
Total liabilities	825,559	854,026
Stockholders' equity
Common stock; $0.001 par value: 45,000 shares authorized; 20,449 shares issued; 15,722 and 15,548 shares outstanding as of October 3, 2021 and December 27, 2020	20	20
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value: 3,000 shares authorized; no shares issued and outstanding as of October 3, 2021 and December 27, 2020	0	0
Treasury stock 4,727 and 4,901 shares, at cost, as of October 3, 2021 and December 27, 2020	(192,819)	(199,908)
Paid-in capital	240,445	243,407
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	10	(4)
Retained Earnings	48,509	77,198
Total stockholders' equity	96,165	120,713
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$ 921,724	$ 974,739
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Common Stock Issued, Par or Stated Value Per Share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Common Stock, Shares Authorized	45,000,000	45,000,000
Common Stock, Shares, Issued	20,449,000	20,449,000
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding	15,722,000	15,548,000
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized	3,000,000	3,000,000
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued	0	0
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding	0	0
Treasury Stock, Shares	4,727,000	4,901,000

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMEN

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Oct. 03, 2021	Oct. 04, 2020	Oct. 03, 2021	Oct. 04, 2020
Revenues:
Total revenues	$ 275,444	$ 200,478	$ 878,694	$ 667,665
Restaurant operating costs (excluding depreciation and amortization shown separately below):
Cost of sales	62,671	46,037	193,754	155,243
Labor	99,725	74,344	310,333	255,652
Other operating	51,462	37,631	156,102	124,585
Occupancy	22,519	22,099	74,233	76,514
Depreciation and amortization	18,881	19,173	63,984	68,053
General and administrative expenses	17,691	15,190	57,664	56,054
Selling expenses	12,652	6,094	31,635	26,429
Pre-opening costs	418	89	792	245
Other charges	1,561	4,416	9,228	138,296
Total costs and expenses	287,580	225,073	897,725	901,071
Loss from operations	(12,136)	(24,595)	(19,031)	(233,406)
Other expense:
Interest expense, net and other	2,870	2,280	9,986	7,629
Loss before income taxes	(15,006)	(26,875)	(29,017)	(241,035)
Income tax benefit	(26)	(20,696)	(328)	(4,297)
Net loss	$ (14,980)	$ (6,179)	$ (28,689)	$ (236,738)
Loss per share:
Basic (in dollars per share)	$ (0.95)	$ (0.40)	$ (1.83)	$ (16.98)
Diluted (in dollars per share)	$ (0.95)	$ (0.40)	$ (1.83)	$ (16.98)
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic (in shares)	15,709	15,540	15,647	13,945
Diluted (in shares)	15,709	15,540	15,647	13,945
Other comprehensive (loss) income:
Foreign currency translation adjustment	$ (6)	$ 9	$ 14	$ (1,121)
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax	(6)	9	14	(1,121)
Total comprehensive loss	(14,986)	(6,170)	(28,675)	(237,859)
Restaurant revenue
Revenues:
Total revenues	270,202	197,009	861,036	658,587
Franchise and other revenues
Revenues:
Total revenues	$ 5,242	$ 3,469	$ 17,658	$ 9,078

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEM_2

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	Total	Common Stock	Treasury Stock	Paid-in Capital	Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income, net of tax	Retained Earnings
Beginning balance (in shares) at Dec. 29, 2019		17,851	4,928
Beginning balance at Dec. 29, 2019	$ 360,520	$ 18	$ (202,313)	$ 213,922	$ (4,373)	$ 353,266
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Exercise of options, issuance of restricted stock, shares exchanged for exercise and tax, and stock issued through employee stock purchase plan (in shares)			(39)
Exercise of options, issuance of restricted stock, shares exchanged for exercise and tax, and stock issued through employee stock purchase plan	217		$ 1,605	(1,388)
Acquisition of treasury stock (in shares)			72
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method	(1,635)		$ (1,635)
APIC, Share-based Payment Arrangement, Increase for Cost Recognition	712			712
Net loss	(174,298)					(174,298)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent	(1,147)				(1,147)
Ending balance (in shares) at Apr. 19, 2020		17,851	4,961
Ending balance at Apr. 19, 2020	184,369	$ 18	$ (202,343)	213,246	(5,520)	178,968
Beginning balance (in shares) at Dec. 29, 2019		17,851	4,928
Beginning balance at Dec. 29, 2019	360,520	$ 18	$ (202,313)	213,922	(4,373)	353,266
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net loss	(236,738)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent	(1,121)
Ending balance (in shares) at Oct. 04, 2020		20,449	4,901
Ending balance at Oct. 04, 2020	153,194	$ 20	$ (199,908)	242,048	(5,494)	116,528
Beginning balance (in shares) at Apr. 19, 2020		17,851	4,961
Beginning balance at Apr. 19, 2020	184,369	$ 18	$ (202,343)	213,246	(5,520)	178,968
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Issuance of common stock, $0.001 par value, net of stock issuance costs		2,598
Issuance of common stock, $0.001 par value, net of stock issuance costs	28,725	$ 2		28,723
Exercise of options, issuance of restricted stock, shares exchanged for exercise and tax, and stock issued through employee stock purchase plan (in shares)			(59)
Exercise of options, issuance of restricted stock, shares exchanged for exercise and tax, and stock issued through employee stock purchase plan	170		$ 2,398	(2,228)
APIC, Share-based Payment Arrangement, Increase for Cost Recognition	1,071			1,071
Net loss	(56,261)					(56,261)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent	17				17
Ending balance (in shares) at Jul. 12, 2020		20,449	4,902
Ending balance at Jul. 12, 2020	158,091	$ 20	$ (199,945)	240,812	(5,503)	122,707
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Issuance of common stock, $0.001 par value, net of stock issuance costs	(7)			(7)
Exercise of options, issuance of restricted stock, shares exchanged for exercise and tax, and stock issued through employee stock purchase plan (in shares)			(1)
Exercise of options, issuance of restricted stock, shares exchanged for exercise and tax, and stock issued through employee stock purchase plan	(36)		$ 37	(73)
APIC, Share-based Payment Arrangement, Increase for Cost Recognition	1,316			1,316
Net loss	(6,179)					(6,179)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent	9				9
Ending balance (in shares) at Oct. 04, 2020		20,449	4,901
Ending balance at Oct. 04, 2020	$ 153,194	$ 20	$ (199,908)	242,048	(5,494)	116,528
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.001
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.001
Beginning balance (in shares) at Dec. 27, 2020		20,449	4,901
Beginning balance at Dec. 27, 2020	$ 120,713	$ 20	$ (199,908)	243,407	(4)	77,198
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Exercise of options, issuance of restricted stock, shares exchanged for exercise and tax, and stock issued through employee stock purchase plan (in shares)			(74)
Exercise of options, issuance of restricted stock, shares exchanged for exercise and tax, and stock issued through employee stock purchase plan	(615)		$ 3,025	(3,640)
APIC, Share-based Payment Arrangement, Increase for Cost Recognition	880			880
Net loss	(8,713)					(8,713)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent	21				21
Ending balance (in shares) at Apr. 18, 2021		20,449	4,827
Ending balance at Apr. 18, 2021	112,286	$ 20	$ (196,883)	240,647	17	68,485
Beginning balance (in shares) at Dec. 27, 2020		20,449	4,901
Beginning balance at Dec. 27, 2020	120,713	$ 20	$ (199,908)	243,407	(4)	77,198
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Net loss	(28,689)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent	14
Ending balance (in shares) at Oct. 03, 2021		20,449	4,727
Ending balance at Oct. 03, 2021	96,165	$ 20	$ (192,819)	240,445	10	48,509
Beginning balance (in shares) at Apr. 18, 2021		20,449	4,827
Beginning balance at Apr. 18, 2021	112,286	$ 20	$ (196,883)	240,647	17	68,485
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Exercise of options, issuance of restricted stock, shares exchanged for exercise and tax, and stock issued through employee stock purchase plan (in shares)			(95)
Exercise of options, issuance of restricted stock, shares exchanged for exercise and tax, and stock issued through employee stock purchase plan	297		$ 3,844	(3,547)
APIC, Share-based Payment Arrangement, Increase for Cost Recognition	1,577			1,577
Net loss	(4,996)					(4,996)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent	(1)				(1)
Ending balance (in shares) at Jul. 11, 2021		20,449	4,732
Ending balance at Jul. 11, 2021	109,163	$ 20	$ (193,039)	238,677	16	63,489
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Exercise of options, issuance of restricted stock, shares exchanged for exercise and tax, and stock issued through employee stock purchase plan (in shares)			(5)
Exercise of options, issuance of restricted stock, shares exchanged for exercise and tax, and stock issued through employee stock purchase plan	(60)		$ 220	(280)
APIC, Share-based Payment Arrangement, Increase for Cost Recognition	2,048			2,048
Net loss	(14,980)					(14,980)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent	(6)				(6)
Ending balance (in shares) at Oct. 03, 2021		20,449	4,727
Ending balance at Oct. 03, 2021	$ 96,165	$ 20	$ (192,819)	$ 240,445	$ 10	$ 48,509
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.001

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEM_3

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 03, 2021	Oct. 04, 2020
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net loss	$ (28,689)	$ (236,738)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	63,984	68,053
Gift card breakage	(3,231)	(2,329)
Goodwill and asset impairment	1,357	116,193
Non-cash other charges	319	(2,438)
Deferred income tax provision	0	52,439
Stock-based compensation expense	4,501	3,082
Other, net	2,228	639
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable	4,544	13,250
Income tax receivable	520	(57,756)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	1,014	11,229
Lease assets, net of liabilities	(12,628)	19,194
Trade accounts payable and accrued liabilities	16,948	(9,864)
Unearned revenue	(4,286)	(9,331)
Other operating assets and liabilities, net	(8,964)	11,976
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	37,617	(22,401)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property and equipment	(19,987)	(14,870)
Proceeds from sales of real estate and property, plant, and equipment and other investing activities	20	739
Net cash used in investing activities	(19,967)	(14,131)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Borrowings of long-term debt	109,500	168,000
Payments of long-term debt and finance leases	(125,216)	(159,004)
Purchase of treasury stock	0	(1,635)
Debt issuance costs	(870)	(2,952)
Proceeds from issuance of common stock, net of stock issuance costs	0	28,945
Proceeds from exercise of stock options and employee stock purchase plan	549	666
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	(16,037)	34,020
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	28	(166)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents	1,641	(2,678)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	16,116	30,045
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	17,757	27,367
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information
Income tax refunds received, net	(840)	(2,391)
Interest paid, net of amounts capitalized	$ 7,586	$ 7,514

Basis of Presentation and Recen

Basis of Presentation and Recent Accounting Pronouncements	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 03, 2021
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation and Recent Accounting Pronouncements	1. Basis of Presentation and Recent Accounting Pronouncements Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc., a Delaware corporation, together with its subsidiaries ("Red Robin" or the "Company"), primarily operates, franchises, and develops full-service restaurants in North America. As of October 3, 2021, the Company owned and operated 430 restaurants located in 38 states. The Company also had 101 franchised full-service restaurants in 16 states and one Canadian province. The Company operates its business as one operating and one reportable segment. Basis of Presentation The accompanying unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of Red Robin and its wholly owned subsidiaries. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. The Company's financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP") for interim financial information. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. The results of operations for any interim period are not necessarily indicative of results for the full year. The accompanying Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements of Red Robin have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), including the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in the Company's annual consolidated financial statements on Form 10-K have been condensed or omitted. The Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of December 27, 2020 has been derived from the audited consolidated financial statements as of that date, but does not include all disclosures required for audited annual financial statements. For further information, please refer to and read these interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in conjunction with the Company's audited consolidated financial statements included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 27, 2020 filed with the SEC on March 3, 2021. Our current and prior year periods, period end dates, and number of weeks included in the period are summarized in the table below: Periods Period End Date Number of Weeks in Period Current and Prior Fiscal Quarters: First Quarter 2021 April 18, 2021 16 First Quarter 2020 April 19, 2020 16 Second Quarter 2021 July 11, 2021 12 Second Quarter 2020 July 12, 2020 12 Third Quarter 2021 October 3, 2021 12 Third Quarter 2020 October 4, 2020 12 Current and Prior Fiscal Years: Fiscal Year 2021 December 26, 2021 52 Fiscal Year 2020 December 27, 2020 52 Reclassifications Certain amounts presented have been reclassified within the October 4, 2020 Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows to conform with the current period presentation, including prior year reclassifications within Changes in operating assets and liabilities. The reclassifications had no effect on the Company’s cash flows from operations. Certain amounts presented have been reclassified within the October 4, 2020 Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Operations And Comprehensive Loss to present General and administrative expenses and Selling expenses separately for improved comparability and alignment with industry presentation. The reclassifications had no effect on the Company’s Total costs and expenses, Loss from operations, or Net loss. Recent Accounting Pronouncements Reference Rate Reform In March 2020, FASB issued Update 2020-04, Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting. This update provides temporary optional expedients to applying the reference rate reform guidance to contracts that reference LIBOR or another reference rate expected to be discontinued. Under this update, contract modifications resulting in a new reference rate may be accounted for as a continuation of the existing contract. This guidance is effective upon issuance of the update and applies to contract modifications made through December 31, 2022. We are currently evaluating the full impact this guidance will have on our consolidated financial statements. We reviewed all other recently issued accounting pronouncements and concluded they were either not applicable or not expected to have a significant impact on the Company's Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

Revenue

Revenue	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 03, 2021
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Revenue	Revenue Disaggregation of revenue In the following table, revenue is disaggregated by type of good or service (in thousands): Twelve Weeks Ended Forty Weeks Ended October 3, 2021 October 4, 2020 October 3, 2021 October 4, 2020 Restaurant revenue $ 270,202 $ 197,009 $ 861,036 $ 658,587 Franchise revenue 4,303 2,584 13,123 5,861 Gift card breakage 438 523 3,231 2,329 Other revenue 501 362 1,304 888 Total revenues $ 275,444 $ 200,478 $ 878,694 $ 667,665 ——————————————————— Contract liabilities Components of Unearned revenue in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets are as follows (in thousands): October 3, 2021 December 27, 2020 Unearned gift card revenue $ 29,599 $ 38,309 Deferred loyalty revenue $ 13,022 $ 11,829 Revenue recognized in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss for the redemption and breakage of gift cards that were included in the liability balance at the beginning of the fiscal year was as follows (in thousands): Forty Weeks Ended October 3, 2021 October 4, 2020 Gift card revenue $ 14,448 $ 16,191

Leases

Leases	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 03, 2021
Leases [Abstract]
Leases	LeasesLeases are included in right-of-use assets, net, current portion of lease obligations, and long-term portion of lease liabilities on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of October 3, 2021 and December 27, 2020 as follows (in thousands): October 3, 2021 Finance Operating Total Right of use assets, net $ 9,774 $ 410,014 $ 419,788 Current portion of lease obligations 1,140 48,754 49,894 Long-term portion of lease obligations 10,813 439,860 450,673 Total $ 11,953 $ 488,614 $ 500,567 December 27, 2020 Finance Operating Total Right of use assets, net $ 9,644 $ 415,929 $ 425,573 Current portion of lease obligations 1,078 54,197 55,275 Long-term portion of lease obligations 10,937 454,296 465,233 Total $ 12,015 $ 508,493 $ 520,508 The components of lease expense, including variable lease costs primarily consisting of common area maintenance charges and real estate taxes, are included in Occupancy on our Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations and Comprehensive Loss as follows (in thousands): Twelve Weeks Ended Forty Weeks Ended October 3, 2021 October 4, 2020 October 3, 2021 October 4, 2020 Operating lease cost $ 16,061 $ 14,992 $ 53,765 $ 51,931 Finance lease cost: Amortization of right of use assets 197 227 657 615 Interest on lease liabilities 131 150 407 412 Total finance lease cost 328 $ 377 $ 1,064 $ 1,027 Variable lease cost 4,496 5,902 15,271 19,207 Total $ 20,885 $ 21,271 $ 70,100 $ 72,165 Maturities of our lease liabilities as of October 3, 2021 were as follows (in thousands): Finance Leases Operating Leases Total Remainder of 2021 $ 550 $ 14,740 $ 15,290 2022 1,327 79,038 80,365 2023 1,244 76,303 77,547 2024 1,264 74,575 75,839 2025 1,283 69,959 71,242 Thereafter 9,441 377,685 387,126 Total future lease liability $ 15,109 $ 692,300 $ 707,409 Less imputed interest 3,156 203,686 206,842 Carrying value of lease liability $ 11,953 $ 488,614 $ 500,567 Supplemental cash flow and other information related to leases is as follows (in thousands, except other information): Forty Weeks Ended October 3, 2021 October 4, 2020 Cash flows from operating activities Cash paid related to lease liabilities Operating leases $ 68,036 $ 33,034 Finance leases 406 412 Cash flows from financing activities Cash paid related to lease liabilities Finance leases 1,447 196 Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities: $ 69,889 $ 33,642 Right of use assets obtained in exchange for operating lease obligations $ 27,483 $ 31,731 Right of use assets obtained in exchange for finance lease obligations $ 988 $ 4,581 Other information related to operating leases as follows: Weighted average remaining lease term 9.9 years 10.3 years Weighted average discount rate 7.01 % 7.12 % Other information related to finance leases as follows: Weighted average remaining lease term 11.0 years 11.9 years Weighted average discount rate 4.56 % 4.93 %
Leases	LeasesLeases are included in right-of-use assets, net, current portion of lease obligations, and long-term portion of lease liabilities on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of October 3, 2021 and December 27, 2020 as follows (in thousands): October 3, 2021 Finance Operating Total Right of use assets, net $ 9,774 $ 410,014 $ 419,788 Current portion of lease obligations 1,140 48,754 49,894 Long-term portion of lease obligations 10,813 439,860 450,673 Total $ 11,953 $ 488,614 $ 500,567 December 27, 2020 Finance Operating Total Right of use assets, net $ 9,644 $ 415,929 $ 425,573 Current portion of lease obligations 1,078 54,197 55,275 Long-term portion of lease obligations 10,937 454,296 465,233 Total $ 12,015 $ 508,493 $ 520,508 The components of lease expense, including variable lease costs primarily consisting of common area maintenance charges and real estate taxes, are included in Occupancy on our Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations and Comprehensive Loss as follows (in thousands): Twelve Weeks Ended Forty Weeks Ended October 3, 2021 October 4, 2020 October 3, 2021 October 4, 2020 Operating lease cost $ 16,061 $ 14,992 $ 53,765 $ 51,931 Finance lease cost: Amortization of right of use assets 197 227 657 615 Interest on lease liabilities 131 150 407 412 Total finance lease cost 328 $ 377 $ 1,064 $ 1,027 Variable lease cost 4,496 5,902 15,271 19,207 Total $ 20,885 $ 21,271 $ 70,100 $ 72,165 Maturities of our lease liabilities as of October 3, 2021 were as follows (in thousands): Finance Leases Operating Leases Total Remainder of 2021 $ 550 $ 14,740 $ 15,290 2022 1,327 79,038 80,365 2023 1,244 76,303 77,547 2024 1,264 74,575 75,839 2025 1,283 69,959 71,242 Thereafter 9,441 377,685 387,126 Total future lease liability $ 15,109 $ 692,300 $ 707,409 Less imputed interest 3,156 203,686 206,842 Carrying value of lease liability $ 11,953 $ 488,614 $ 500,567 Supplemental cash flow and other information related to leases is as follows (in thousands, except other information): Forty Weeks Ended October 3, 2021 October 4, 2020 Cash flows from operating activities Cash paid related to lease liabilities Operating leases $ 68,036 $ 33,034 Finance leases 406 412 Cash flows from financing activities Cash paid related to lease liabilities Finance leases 1,447 196 Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities: $ 69,889 $ 33,642 Right of use assets obtained in exchange for operating lease obligations $ 27,483 $ 31,731 Right of use assets obtained in exchange for finance lease obligations $ 988 $ 4,581 Other information related to operating leases as follows: Weighted average remaining lease term 9.9 years 10.3 years Weighted average discount rate 7.01 % 7.12 % Other information related to finance leases as follows: Weighted average remaining lease term 11.0 years 11.9 years Weighted average discount rate 4.56 % 4.93 %

Loss Per Share

Loss Per Share	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 03, 2021
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Loss Per Share	Loss Per Share Basic loss per share amounts are calculated by dividing net loss by the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted loss per share amounts are calculated based upon the weighted-average number of shares of common stock and potentially dilutive shares of common stock outstanding during the period. Potentially dilutive shares are excluded from the computation in periods in which they have an anti-dilutive effect. Diluted loss per share reflects the potential dilution that could occur if holders of options exercised their options into common stock. As the Company was in a net loss position for both the twelve week and forty week periods ended October 3, 2021 and October 4, 2020, all potentially dilutive common shares are considered anti-dilutive. The Company uses the treasury stock method to calculate the effect of outstanding stock options and awards. Basic weighted average shares outstanding is reconciled to diluted weighted average shares outstanding as follows (in thousands): Twelve Weeks Ended Forty Weeks Ended October 3, 2021 October 4, 2020 October 3, 2021 October 4, 2020 Basic weighted average shares outstanding 15,709 15,540 15,647 13,945 Dilutive effect of stock options and awards — — — — Diluted weighted average shares outstanding 15,709 15,540 15,647 13,945 Awards excluded due to anti-dilutive effect on diluted loss per share 545 895 390 480

Other Charges

Other Charges	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 03, 2021
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]
Other Charges	Other Charges Other charges consist of the following (in thousands): Twelve Weeks Ended Forty Weeks Ended October 3, 2021 October 4, 2020 October 3, 2021 October 4, 2020 Restaurant closure costs $ 1,102 $ 3,982 $ 5,301 $ 12,990 Asset impairment — — 1,357 20,779 Litigation contingencies 160 — 1,330 4,500 COVID-19 related costs 299 430 1,112 1,279 Board and stockholder matter costs — 4 128 2,453 Goodwill impairment — — — 95,414 Severance and executive transition — — — 881 Other charges $ 1,561 $ 4,416 $ 9,228 $ 138,296 Restaurant closure costs represent costs incurred for permanently closed restaurants, including lease termination costs, as well as the ongoing restaurant operating costs of Company-owned restaurants that remained temporarily closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. During the forty weeks ended October 3, 2021, Asset impairment primarily related to the impairment of long-lived assets at one Company-owned restaurant with a carrying value of $3.8 million (including right of use assets), recognizing an impairment expense of $1.2 million related to the net book value of long-lived restaurant assets for this restaurant. During the twelve and forty weeks ended October 4, 2020 the Company recognized non-cash impairment charges related to restaurant assets at two and thirty-six Company-owned restaurants, respectively, resulting from quantitative impairment analyses. Litigation contingencies include legal settlement costs accrued within the period presented related to class action employment cases and other employment matters. COVID-19 related costs include the costs of purchasing personal protective equipment for restaurant Team Members and Guests and emergency sick pay provided to restaurant Team Members during the pandemic. Board and stockholder matters costs were primarily related to the recruitment and appointment of new board members, and other board and stockholder matters. We performed a goodwill impairment analysis during the first quarter of 2020 resulting in full impairment of our goodwill balance. The goodwill impairment was measured as the amount by which the carrying amount of the reporting unit, including goodwill, exceeded its fair value. Severance and executive transition in 2020 primarily relates to severance costs associated with the reduction in force of restaurant support center Team Members in April 2020.

Borrowings

Borrowings	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 03, 2021
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Borrowings	Borrowings Borrowings as of October 3, 2021 and December 27, 2020 are summarized below (in thousands): October 3, 2021 December 27, 2020 Borrowings Weighted Borrowings Weighted Revolving credit facility, term loan, and other long-term debt $ 157,163 6.80 % $ 170,644 4.50 % Total debt 157,163 170,644 Less current portion 9,692 9,692 Long-term debt $ 147,471 $ 160,952 Amounts issued under letters of credit $ 8,600 $ 8,700 Loan origination costs associated with the Company's Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (the "Credit Facility") are included as deferred costs in Other assets, net in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. Unamortized debt issuance costs were $2.0 million and $3.3 million as of October 3, 2021 and December 27, 2020. Third Amendment to Credit Agreement In response to the continued uncertainty around the impact of industry labor and supply chain challenges as well as the COVID-19 Delta variant, the Company amended its current credit facility on November 9, 2021 (the "Third Amendment") to obtain additional flexibility to continue to implement our business strategy. The Company anticipates refinancing its Credit Facility in 2022. The Third Amendment further amends the Company’s Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (as amended, the "Credit Facility") to, among other things: • waive the application of the lease adjusted leverage ratio financial covenant (the "Leverage Ratio Covenant") for the third fiscal quarter of 2021 • increase the maximum leverage permitted for purposes of the Leverage Ratio Covenant for the fourth fiscal quarter of 2021 and the first, second and third fiscal quarters of 2022, with the definition of the Leverage Ratio Covenant also being amended to provide that it shall not be calculated on a basis that gives effect to a seasonally adjusted annualized consolidated EBITDA in future periods; • decrease the minimum fixed charge coverage ratio required for purposes of the fixed charge coverage ratio financial covenant (the “FCCR Covenant”) for the first fiscal quarter of 2022, with the definition of the FCCR Covenant also being amended to account for cash tax refunds received in any future period and certain capital expenditures constituting "Expansion Capital Expenditures" being excluded from the calculation thereof; • decrease the minimum liquidity required for purposes of the minimum liquidity covenant and provide for the testing of such minimum liquidity covenant at all times; • make certain amendments to the Credit Facility to (i) provide that certain additional capital expenditures shall constitute "Expansion Capital Expenditures" and (ii) provide that "Expansion Capital Expenditures" shall be permitted for all periods on or prior to the last day of the fiscal quarter of the Company ending on or about October 2, 2022, so long as (1) there is no default or event of default, (2) on a pro forma basis, Liquidity shall exceed a certain amount and (3) such "Expansion Capital Expenditures" do not exceed certain agreed amounts in each fiscal quarter (with carryforward of unused amounts to the immediately succeeding fiscal quarter), and, for all periods thereafter, so long as (1) there is no default or event of default, (2) on a pro forma basis, Liquidity shall exceed a certain amount and (3) on a pro forma basis, lease adjusted leverage ratio shall not exceed 5.00x; • increase the pricing under the Credit Facility for (a) the period from the Third Amendment Effective Date through the first interest determination date occurring after the last day of the fiscal quarter of the Company ending on or about April 17, 2022 to LIBOR (subject to a 1.00% floor) plus 6.00% and (b) periods thereafter to LIBOR (to which a 1.00% LIBOR floor shall apply) plus 6.50%; • provide that the previously agreed utilization fee of 0.75% per annum of the daily outstanding principal amount of term loans, revolving loans, swingline loans and letter of credit obligations under the Credit Facility shall be owing solely in respect of the period commencing on February 25, 2021 and ending on the Third Amendment Effective Date, with all such amounts payable on the Third Amendment Effective Date; • reduce the aggregate revolving commitment to $75,000,000 on the last day of the fiscal quarter of the Company ending on or about April 17, 2022; • amend the anti-cash hoarding provision to require revolver repayments (but with no associated permanent reduction in the revolving commitment) to the extent that the Company’s consolidated cash on hand exceeds $30,000,000 at any time; • revise the requirement that the annual audited financial statements be delivered without a "going concern qualification" to permit such a qualification solely relating to (i) any impending debt maturity (whether under the Credit Facility or otherwise) or (ii) any actual or prospective inability to satisfy a financial maintenance covenant; and • make certain amendments to the Credit Facility to address LIBOR transition matters.

Fair Value Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 03, 2021
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurements	Fair Value Measurements Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis The carrying amounts of the Company's cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and current accrued expenses and other liabilities approximate fair value due to the short term nature or maturity of the instruments. The following tables present the Company's assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis included in Other assets, net on the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of October 3, 2021 and December 27, 2020 (in thousands): October 3, 2021 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Assets: Investments in rabbi trust $ 5,999 $ 5,999 $ — $ — Total assets measured at fair value $ 5,999 $ 5,999 $ — $ — December 27, 2020 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Assets: Investments in rabbi trust $ 6,740 $ 6,740 $ — $ — Total assets measured at fair value $ 6,740 $ 6,740 $ — $ — Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis Assets and liabilities recognized or disclosed at fair value on the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements on a nonrecurring basis include items such as property, plant and equipment, right of use assets, goodwill, and other intangible assets. These assets are measured at fair value if determined to be impaired. The Company has measured non-financial assets for impairment using continuing and projected future cash flows, which were based on significant inputs not observable in the market and thus represented a level 3 fair value measurement. See footnote 5 Other Charges of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for additional detail. Disclosures of Fair Value of Other Assets and Liabilities The Company's liability under its Credit Facility is carried at historical cost in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. As of October 3, 2021, the carrying value of the liability under the Company's Credit Facility approximated fair value. As of December 27, 2020, the carrying value and fair value of the Credit Facility were $169.8 million and $172.6 million. The interest rate on the Credit Facility represents a level 2 fair value input.

Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 03, 2021
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies	In the normal course of business, there are various claims in process, matters in litigation, and other contingencies. These include employment related claims and claims from Guests or Team Members alleging illness, injury, food quality, health, or operational concerns. While it is not possible to predict the outcome of these suits, legal proceedings, and claims with certainty, management is of the opinion that adequate provision for potential losses associated with these matters has been made in the financial statements and that the ultimate resolution of these matters will not have a material adverse effect on our financial position and results of operations.

Basis of Presentation and Rec_2

Basis of Presentation and Recent Accounting Pronouncements (Policies)	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 03, 2021
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation	Basis of Presentation The accompanying unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of Red Robin and its wholly owned subsidiaries. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. The Company's financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP") for interim financial information. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. The results of operations for any interim period are not necessarily indicative of results for the full year. The accompanying Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements of Red Robin have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), including the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in the Company's annual consolidated financial statements on Form 10-K have been condensed or omitted. The Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of December 27, 2020 has been derived from the audited consolidated financial statements as of that date, but does not include all disclosures required for audited annual financial statements. For further information, please refer to and read these interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in conjunction with the Company's audited consolidated financial statements included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 27, 2020 filed with the SEC on March 3, 2021. Our current and prior year periods, period end dates, and number of weeks included in the period are summarized in the table below: Periods Period End Date Number of Weeks in Period Current and Prior Fiscal Quarters: First Quarter 2021 April 18, 2021 16 First Quarter 2020 April 19, 2020 16 Second Quarter 2021 July 11, 2021 12 Second Quarter 2020 July 12, 2020 12 Third Quarter 2021 October 3, 2021 12 Third Quarter 2020 October 4, 2020 12 Current and Prior Fiscal Years: Fiscal Year 2021 December 26, 2021 52 Fiscal Year 2020 December 27, 2020 52
Reclassifications	Reclassifications Certain amounts presented have been reclassified within the October 4, 2020 Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows to conform with the current period presentation, including prior year reclassifications within Changes in operating assets and liabilities. The reclassifications had no effect on the Company’s cash flows from operations.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements	Recent Accounting Pronouncements Reference Rate Reform In March 2020, FASB issued Update 2020-04, Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting. This update provides temporary optional expedients to applying the reference rate reform guidance to contracts that reference LIBOR or another reference rate expected to be discontinued. Under this update, contract modifications resulting in a new reference rate may be accounted for as a continuation of the existing contract. This guidance is effective upon issuance of the update and applies to contract modifications made through December 31, 2022. We are currently evaluating the full impact this guidance will have on our consolidated financial statements. We reviewed all other recently issued accounting pronouncements and concluded they were either not applicable or not expected to have a significant impact on the Company's Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

Revenue (Tables)

Revenue (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 03, 2021
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]
Schedule of revenue disaggregated by type of good or service	In the following table, revenue is disaggregated by type of good or service (in thousands): Twelve Weeks Ended Forty Weeks Ended October 3, 2021 October 4, 2020 October 3, 2021 October 4, 2020 Restaurant revenue $ 270,202 $ 197,009 $ 861,036 $ 658,587 Franchise revenue 4,303 2,584 13,123 5,861 Gift card breakage 438 523 3,231 2,329 Other revenue 501 362 1,304 888 Total revenues $ 275,444 $ 200,478 $ 878,694 $ 667,665 ———————————————————
Schedule of components of unearned revenue	Components of Unearned revenue in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets are as follows (in thousands): October 3, 2021 December 27, 2020 Unearned gift card revenue $ 29,599 $ 38,309 Deferred loyalty revenue $ 13,022 $ 11,829
Schedule of revenue recognized that were included in liability balances at the beginning of the fiscal year	Revenue recognized in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss for the redemption and breakage of gift cards that were included in the liability balance at the beginning of the fiscal year was as follows (in thousands): Forty Weeks Ended October 3, 2021 October 4, 2020 Gift card revenue $ 14,448 $ 16,191

Leases (Tables)

Leases (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 03, 2021
Leases [Abstract]
Schedule of Leased Assets and Liabilities	Leases are included in right-of-use assets, net, current portion of lease obligations, and long-term portion of lease liabilities on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of October 3, 2021 and December 27, 2020 as follows (in thousands): October 3, 2021 Finance Operating Total Right of use assets, net $ 9,774 $ 410,014 $ 419,788 Current portion of lease obligations 1,140 48,754 49,894 Long-term portion of lease obligations 10,813 439,860 450,673 Total $ 11,953 $ 488,614 $ 500,567 December 27, 2020 Finance Operating Total Right of use assets, net $ 9,644 $ 415,929 $ 425,573 Current portion of lease obligations 1,078 54,197 55,275 Long-term portion of lease obligations 10,937 454,296 465,233 Total $ 12,015 $ 508,493 $ 520,508
Lease cost	The components of lease expense, including variable lease costs primarily consisting of common area maintenance charges and real estate taxes, are included in Occupancy on our Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations and Comprehensive Loss as follows (in thousands): Twelve Weeks Ended Forty Weeks Ended October 3, 2021 October 4, 2020 October 3, 2021 October 4, 2020 Operating lease cost $ 16,061 $ 14,992 $ 53,765 $ 51,931 Finance lease cost: Amortization of right of use assets 197 227 657 615 Interest on lease liabilities 131 150 407 412 Total finance lease cost 328 $ 377 $ 1,064 $ 1,027 Variable lease cost 4,496 5,902 15,271 19,207 Total $ 20,885 $ 21,271 $ 70,100 $ 72,165
Schedule of operating lease maturities	Maturities of our lease liabilities as of October 3, 2021 were as follows (in thousands): Finance Leases Operating Leases Total Remainder of 2021 $ 550 $ 14,740 $ 15,290 2022 1,327 79,038 80,365 2023 1,244 76,303 77,547 2024 1,264 74,575 75,839 2025 1,283 69,959 71,242 Thereafter 9,441 377,685 387,126 Total future lease liability $ 15,109 $ 692,300 $ 707,409 Less imputed interest 3,156 203,686 206,842 Carrying value of lease liability $ 11,953 $ 488,614 $ 500,567
Schedule of finance lease maturities	Maturities of our lease liabilities as of October 3, 2021 were as follows (in thousands): Finance Leases Operating Leases Total Remainder of 2021 $ 550 $ 14,740 $ 15,290 2022 1,327 79,038 80,365 2023 1,244 76,303 77,547 2024 1,264 74,575 75,839 2025 1,283 69,959 71,242 Thereafter 9,441 377,685 387,126 Total future lease liability $ 15,109 $ 692,300 $ 707,409 Less imputed interest 3,156 203,686 206,842 Carrying value of lease liability $ 11,953 $ 488,614 $ 500,567
Supplemental cash flow related to leases	Supplemental cash flow and other information related to leases is as follows (in thousands, except other information): Forty Weeks Ended October 3, 2021 October 4, 2020 Cash flows from operating activities Cash paid related to lease liabilities Operating leases $ 68,036 $ 33,034 Finance leases 406 412 Cash flows from financing activities Cash paid related to lease liabilities Finance leases 1,447 196 Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities: $ 69,889 $ 33,642 Right of use assets obtained in exchange for operating lease obligations $ 27,483 $ 31,731 Right of use assets obtained in exchange for finance lease obligations $ 988 $ 4,581 Other information related to operating leases as follows: Weighted average remaining lease term 9.9 years 10.3 years Weighted average discount rate 7.01 % 7.12 % Other information related to finance leases as follows: Weighted average remaining lease term 11.0 years 11.9 years Weighted average discount rate 4.56 % 4.93 %

Loss Per Share (Tables)

Loss Per Share (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 03, 2021
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Schedule of computations for basic and diluted earnings per share	Basic weighted average shares outstanding is reconciled to diluted weighted average shares outstanding as follows (in thousands): Twelve Weeks Ended Forty Weeks Ended October 3, 2021 October 4, 2020 October 3, 2021 October 4, 2020 Basic weighted average shares outstanding 15,709 15,540 15,647 13,945 Dilutive effect of stock options and awards — — — — Diluted weighted average shares outstanding 15,709 15,540 15,647 13,945 Awards excluded due to anti-dilutive effect on diluted loss per share 545 895 390 480

Other Charges (Tables)

Other Charges (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 03, 2021
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]
Summary of Other Charges	Other charges consist of the following (in thousands): Twelve Weeks Ended Forty Weeks Ended October 3, 2021 October 4, 2020 October 3, 2021 October 4, 2020 Restaurant closure costs $ 1,102 $ 3,982 $ 5,301 $ 12,990 Asset impairment — — 1,357 20,779 Litigation contingencies 160 — 1,330 4,500 COVID-19 related costs 299 430 1,112 1,279 Board and stockholder matter costs — 4 128 2,453 Goodwill impairment — — — 95,414 Severance and executive transition — — — 881 Other charges $ 1,561 $ 4,416 $ 9,228 $ 138,296

Borrowings (Tables)

Borrowings (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 03, 2021
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments	Borrowings as of October 3, 2021 and December 27, 2020 are summarized below (in thousands): October 3, 2021 December 27, 2020 Borrowings Weighted Borrowings Weighted Revolving credit facility, term loan, and other long-term debt $ 157,163 6.80 % $ 170,644 4.50 % Total debt 157,163 170,644 Less current portion 9,692 9,692 Long-term debt $ 147,471 $ 160,952 Amounts issued under letters of credit $ 8,600 $ 8,700

Fair Value Measurements (Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 03, 2021
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Schedule of fair value assets measured on recurring basis	The following tables present the Company's assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis included in Other assets, net on the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of October 3, 2021 and December 27, 2020 (in thousands): October 3, 2021 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Assets: Investments in rabbi trust $ 5,999 $ 5,999 $ — $ — Total assets measured at fair value $ 5,999 $ 5,999 $ — $ — December 27, 2020 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Assets: Investments in rabbi trust $ 6,740 $ 6,740 $ — $ — Total assets measured at fair value $ 6,740 $ 6,740 $ — $ —

Basis of Presentation and Rec_3

Basis of Presentation and Recent Accounting Pronouncements - Additional Information (Details)	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 03, 2021stateprovincesegmentrestaurant
Number of operating segments | segment	1
Number of reportable segments | segment	1
Entity Operated Units [Member]
Number of restaurants | restaurant	430
Number of states in which restaurants are located | state	38
Franchised Units [Member]
Number of restaurants | restaurant	101
Number of states in which restaurants are located | state	16
Number of Canadian provinces in which restaurants are located | province	1

Revenue - Schedule of Revenue D

Revenue - Schedule of Revenue Disaggregation by Product Type (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Oct. 03, 2021	Oct. 04, 2020	Oct. 03, 2021	Oct. 04, 2020
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	$ 275,444	$ 200,478	$ 878,694	$ 667,665
Restaurant revenue
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	270,202	197,009	861,036	658,587
Franchise revenue
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	4,303	2,584	13,123	5,861
Gift card breakage
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	438	523	3,231	2,329
Other revenue
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	$ 501	$ 362	$ 1,304	$ 888

Revenue - Additional Informatio

Revenue - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Oct. 03, 2021	Dec. 27, 2020
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Unearned revenue	$ 42,621	$ 50,138
Gift card revenue
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Unearned revenue	29,599	38,309
Deferred loyalty revenue
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Unearned revenue	$ 13,022	$ 11,829

Revenue - Schedule of Revenue R

Revenue - Schedule of Revenue Recognized Included in Liability Balances at Beginning of Fiscal Year (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 03, 2021	Oct. 04, 2020
Gift card revenue
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Gift card revenue	$ 14,448	$ 16,191

Leases Additional Balance Sheet

Leases Additional Balance Sheet information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Oct. 03, 2021	Dec. 27, 2020
Finance
Right of use assets, net	$ 9,774	$ 9,644
Finance Lease Liabilities
Current portion of lease obligations	1,140	1,078
Long-term portion of lease obligations	10,813	10,937
Total	11,953	12,015
Operating
Right of use assets, net	410,014	415,929
Operating Lease Liabilities
Current portion of lease obligations	48,754	54,197
Long-term portion of lease obligations	439,860	454,296
Total	488,614	508,493
Total
Right of use assets, net	419,788	425,573
Total
Current portion of lease obligations	49,894	55,275
Long-term portion of lease obligations	450,673	465,233
Total	$ 500,567	$ 520,508

Leases Lease Cost (Details)

Leases Lease Cost (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Oct. 03, 2021	Oct. 04, 2020	Oct. 03, 2021	Oct. 04, 2020
Leases [Abstract]
Operating lease cost	$ 16,061	$ 14,992	$ 53,765	$ 51,931
Finance lease cost:
Amortization of right of use assets	197	227	657	615
Interest on lease liabilities	131	150	407	412
Total finance lease cost	328	377	1,064	1,027
Variable lease cost	4,496	5,902	15,271	19,207
Total	$ 20,885	$ 21,271	$ 70,100	$ 72,165

Leases Schedules of Lease Matur

Leases Schedules of Lease Maturities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Oct. 03, 2021	Dec. 27, 2020
Finance Leases
Remainder of 2021	$ 550
2022	1,327
2023	1,244
2024	1,264
2025	1,283
Thereafter	9,441
Total future lease liability	15,109
Less imputed interest	3,156
Carrying value of lease liability	11,953	$ 12,015
Operating Leases
Remainder of 2021	14,740
2022	79,038
2023	76,303
2024	74,575
2025	69,959
Thereafter	377,685
Total future lease liability	692,300
Less imputed interest	203,686
Carrying value of lease liability	488,614	$ 508,493
Total
Remainder of 2021	15,290
2022	80,365
2023	77,547
2024	75,839
2025	71,242
Thereafter	387,126
Total future lease liability	707,409
Less imputed interest	206,842
Carrying value of lease liability	$ 500,567

Leases Supplemental Cash Flow I

Leases Supplemental Cash Flow Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 03, 2021	Oct. 04, 2020
Cash flows from operating activities
Operating leases	$ 68,036	$ 33,034
Finance leases	406	412
Cash flows from financing activities
Finance leases	1,447	196
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:	69,889	33,642
Right of use assets obtained in exchange for operating lease obligations	27,483	31,731
Right of use assets obtained in exchange for finance lease obligations	$ 988	$ 4,581
Other information related to operating leases as follows:
Weighted average remaining lease term	9 years 10 months 24 days	10 years 3 months 18 days
Weighted average discount rate	7.01%	7.12%
Other information related to finance leases as follows:
Weighted average remaining lease term	11 years	11 years 10 months 24 days
Weighted average discount rate	4.56%	4.93%

Loss Per Share - Summary of Los

Loss Per Share - Summary of Loss Per Share (Details) - shares shares in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Oct. 03, 2021	Oct. 04, 2020	Oct. 03, 2021	Oct. 04, 2020
Loss Per Share Reconciliation [Abstract]
Basic weighted average shares outstanding (in shares)	15,709	15,540	15,647	13,945
Dilutive effect of stock options and awards (in shares)	0	0	0	0
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding (in shares)	15,709	15,540	15,647	13,945
Awards excluded due to anti-dilutive effect on diluted earnings per share (in shares)	545	895	390	480

Other Charges - Summary of Othe

Other Charges - Summary of Other Charges (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Oct. 03, 2021	Oct. 04, 2020	Oct. 03, 2021	Oct. 04, 2020
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Restaurant closure costs	$ 1,102	$ 3,982	$ 5,301	$ 12,990
Asset impairment	0	0	1,357	20,779
Litigation contingencies	160	0	1,330	4,500
COVID-19 related costs	299	430	1,112	1,279
Board and stockholder matter costs	0	4	128	2,453
Goodwill impairment	0	0	0	95,414
Severance and executive transition	0	0	0	881
Other charges	$ 1,561	$ 4,416	$ 9,228	$ 138,296

Other Charges - Additional Info

Other Charges - Additional Information (Details) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 04, 2020restaurant	Oct. 03, 2021USD ($)restaurant	Oct. 04, 2020restaurant
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]
Number of restaurants impaired | restaurant	2	1	36
Restaurants carrying value		$ 3.8
Asset Impairment Charges, Closed Restaurants		$ 1.2

Borrowings - Additional Informa

Borrowings - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Nov. 04, 2021	Jan. 10, 2023	Apr. 17, 2022	Oct. 03, 2021	Dec. 27, 2020
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Total Debt Outstanding				$ 157,163	$ 170,644
Long-term Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate, at Point in Time				6.80%	4.50%
Current portion of long-term debt				$ 9,692	$ 9,692
Long-term debt				147,471	160,952
Credit Facility, Outstanding, Carrying Value					169,800
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount				8,600	8,700
Deferred Loan Fees, Net of Amortization				$ 2,000	$ 3,300
Subsequent Event
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Minimum Liquidity Covenant		$ 30,000
Maximum borrowing capacity			$ 75,000
LIBOR Interest Rate Floor	1.00%		1.00%
Principal Repayment Rate	6.00%		6.50%
Credit Facility Utilization Rate	0.75%
Payments of Financing Costs	$ 800
Lease Adjusted Leverage Ratio, Maximum Allowable for Expansion Capex		5.00x

Fair Value Measurements - Summa

Fair Value Measurements - Summary of Assets at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis (Details) - Recurring - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Oct. 03, 2021	Dec. 27, 2020
Assets:
Investments in rabbi trust	$ 5,999	$ 6,740
Total assets measured at fair value	5,999	6,740
Level 1
Assets:
Investments in rabbi trust	5,999	6,740
Total assets measured at fair value	5,999	6,740
Level 2
Assets:
Investments in rabbi trust	0	0
Total assets measured at fair value	0	0
Level 3
Assets:
Investments in rabbi trust	0	0
Total assets measured at fair value	$ 0	$ 0

Fair Value Measurements - Narra

Fair Value Measurements - Narrative (Details) $ in Millions	Dec. 27, 2020USD ($)
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Credit Facility, Outstanding, Carrying Value	$ 169.8
Long-term Debt, Fair Value	$ 172.6