This leadership transition is the result of a comprehensive search process and follows the Company’s recently announced board changes, which included the addition of three new independent Board directors with substantial industry experience and the announcement of the pending retirements of three existing board members. ... Paul Murphy. TRENDING: COVID-19 Franchise Industry News, Articles, Advice & Resources. Serving as Chief Executive Officer of Del Taco Restaurants, Inc. from 2009 to 2017, where he was responsible for the financial and operational performance of 543 company-operated and franchised restaurants with revenues of $470 million. During his tenure, he led a successful brand repositioning that resulted in 17 consecutive quarters of company-operated comparable restaurant sales growth and 11 consecutive quarters of system-wide comparable restaurant sales growth. Serving in leadership positions at Einstein Noah Restaurant Group, Inc. for 11 years, including as President, Chief Executive Officer and board director from 2003 to 2008. “Red Robin is an iconic American brand with tremendous potential, and I am excited to work with the Board and management team as we execute on our significant opportunities to … Red Robin Gourmet Burgers Announces Appointment of Paul Murphy as President and Chief Executive Officer. Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc., a casual dining restaurant chain founded in 1969 that operates through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Red Robin International, Inc. Serving as Executive Chairman of Noodles & Company from 2017 to 2019, where he was responsible for 459 restaurants across 29 states. Mr. Murphy also took the company public in 2015. He succeeds Pattye Moore, who has served as … “The board unanimously determined that the proposal undervalues Red Robin and is not in the best interest of all shareholders,” the company said in a press release. He succeeds Pattye Moore, who has served as interim Chief Executive Officer since April 2019. There are more than 560 Red Robin restaurants across the United States and Canada, including locations operating under franchise agreements. - Disclaimer - News, data, and statements included in this release are intended exclusively for general information purposes. Bloomberg the Company & Its Products The Company & its Products Bloomberg Terminal Demo Request Bloomberg Anywhere Remote Login Bloomberg Anywhere Login Bloomberg Customer Support Customer Support Mr. Murphy is a highly accomplished restaurant executive whose significant experience includes: “The Board is confident Paul is the right leader to drive the continued transformation of Red Robin and restore the Company to sustainable growth and profitability,” said Ms. Moore. Red Robin Gourmet Burgers (NASDAQ: RRGB) $.430b Paul Murphy named CEO joins Board x- Noodles & Co ExCOB, Del Taco Restaurants CEO BM, Einstein Noah Restaurant Grp succeeds Ms. Pattye Moore continues as COB $$$$ Base salary $900,000; Bonus 120% of base; Sign-on $500,000; Equity LTIP award market value $3,000,000