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Red Robin Gourmet Burgers vs Dine Brands Global: RRGB and DIN compared
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers is the larger company: $278M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q2 2026) against $249M for Dine Brands Global (Q3 2026). Dine Brands Global is growing faster (+15% against -2% a year earlier). Dine Brands Global is more profitable, with an operating margin of 2.7% against 2.2%.
Where the money goes: RRGB and DIN
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers (RRGB) · Q2 2026
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Q2 2026: revenue $278M (-2% year over year), operating margin 2.2%, net earnings $386K, operating cash flow $7.5M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Dine Brands Global (DIN) · Q3 2026
Dine Brands Global, Q3 2026: revenue $249M (+15% year over year), operating margin 2.7%, net earnings $4.6M, operating cash flow $17.9M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Red Robin Gourmet Burgers (RRGB) | Dine Brands Global (DIN) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q2 2026 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $278M | $249M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | -2% | +15% |
| Gross margin | — | 34.0% |
| Operating margin | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Net earnings | $386K | $4.6M |
| Net margin | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| Operating cash flow | $7.5M | $17.9M |
| Free cash flow | $2.7M | $10.1M |
| Market value | — | $358M |
| P/E | — | 58.7× |
| Analysts’ mean target | — | $35.33 |
Where the revenue comes from
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers
- Restaurant revenue: $273M (98%)
- Franchise revenue: $3.6M (1%)
- Other revenue: $1.4M (0%)
- Gift card breakage: $979K (0%)
Dine Brands Global
- Franchise Revenues: $159M (64%)
- Royalties: $73.1M (29%)
- Proprietary product sales and other: $16.4M (7%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Red Robin Gourmet Burgers or Dine Brands Global?
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers is the larger company: $278M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q2 2026) against $249M for Dine Brands Global (Q3 2026).
Is Red Robin Gourmet Burgers or Dine Brands Global growing faster?
Dine Brands Global is growing faster (+15% against -2% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Red Robin Gourmet Burgers or Dine Brands Global?
Dine Brands Global is more profitable, with an operating margin of 2.7% against 2.2%.
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From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Aug 12, 2026; 10-Q filed Nov 4, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.