ITEM 8.01 Other Events

On November 19, 2012, Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. issued a press release announcing that the Board of Directors (the "Board") has reauthorized its share repurchase program currently set to expire December 31, 2012. The Board has approved the repurchase of up to $50 million in the Company's common stock. The share repurchase authorization is effective the earlier of January 1, 2013, or upon completion of the current authorization, and will terminate upon completing repurchases of $50 million of common stock unless otherwise terminated by the Board. A copy of this press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

ITEM 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit No. Description
99.1 Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. Press Release dated November 19, 2012.

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