GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo.,
Sep. 7, 2016 /PRNewswire/
-- Burgers are not the only thing Red Robin does well! In an
effort to strengthen its environmentally conscious use of energy,
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews, famous for serving more than
two dozen high-quality and innovative burgers with Bottomless Steak
Fries®, is rolling out new energy management systems in
its restaurants. The project is on track for completion by early
2017 and will enable Red Robin to further protect, recycle and
reduce the natural resources necessary to fuel the company's 449
corporate-owned locations across the U.S. and Canada.
"Red Robin is committed to offering our guests an unparalleled
dining experience from our high-quality food and service, down to
how we buy and use energy to power our restaurants," said
Amanda McAllister, Director of
Capital Purchasing at Red Robin. "Installation of the new energy
management systems is a testament to Red Robin's environmental
stewardship as we continue to manage our energy usage and carbon
footprint through prudent sustainability practices."
Energy management systems underwent significant testing in
select restaurants prior to the systemwide rollout that began in
May 2016. The end result will give
Red Robin increased ability to control HVAC set points and exterior
lighting, as well as monitor both HVAC and water heater performance
and efficiency in its restaurants. The new systems will also
provide Red Robin with visibility into HVAC unit performance and
streamline the maintenance process.
The Gourmet Burger Authority™ has also taken numerous
steps to increase its environmental stewardship efforts and
continues to identify new ways to conserve energy consumption. As a
result, Red Robin has optimized start-up and shutdown procedures
for restaurant equipment, installed LED lamps in all restaurant
dining rooms and recycles both waste and oil in 100 percent of
corporate-owned restaurants to reduce landfill deposits. Red Robin
also specifies Energy Star certified equipment in all restaurants
and was the first kitchen operation to receive a Certificate of
Recognition by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in
March 2013 for contributing to a
healthier climate.
For more information about Red Robin's sustainability practices,
visit www.redrobin.com.
About Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (NASDAQ:
RRGB)
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (www.redrobin.com), a
casual dining restaurant chain founded in 1969 that operates
through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Red Robin International,
Inc., and under the trade name, Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and
Brews, is the Gourmet Burger Authority™, famous for
serving more than two dozen craveable, high-quality burgers with
Bottomless Steak Fries® in a fun environment
welcoming to guests of all ages. Whether a family dining with
kids, adults grabbing a drink at the bar or teens enjoying a meal,
Red Robin offers an unparalleled experience for its guests. In
addition to its many burger offerings, Red Robin serves a wide
variety of salads, soups, appetizers, entrees, desserts and
signature beverages. Red Robin offers a variety of options
behind the bar, including its extensive selection of local and
regional beers, and innovative adult beer shakes and cocktails,
earning the restaurant a VIBE Vista Award for Best Beer
Program in a Multi-Unit Chain Restaurant. There are more than
540 Red Robin restaurants across the
United States and Canada,
including Red Robin Burger Works® locations and
those operating under franchise agreements. Red Robin…
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