# Red Robin sales up 3.9% year over year

> Red Robin's same-store sales rise to best since 2023 after value meals boost.
- Title: Red Robin sales up 3.9% year over year | Shortify
- Summary: Red Robin's same-store sales rise to best since 2023 after value meals boost. Red Robin reported 3.9% same-store sales growth year over year in Q3 2026, its…
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- Source: Nation's Restaurant News — https://nrn.com/casual-dining/red-robin-reports-best-same-store-sales-since-2023
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## Red Robin sales growth
Red Robin reported 3.9% same-store sales growth year over year in Q3 2026, its best since Q1 2023.
## Value meals drive sales
Big Yummm value meals with entree, bottomless fries, and drink starting at $9.99 boost customer entry point.
## Turnaround plan
First Choice turnaround plan launched July 2026 focuses on restaurant performance and financial improvements.
## Traffic and check size
Traffic declined 1.7% while average check size increased 5.6% in Q3 2026.
## Earnings delay
Red Robin pushes full earnings release to Nov 18 after financial activity in Q3 2026.
## Financial activity
Company closed three deals to refranchise 108 restaurants and refinanced credit facility.
## Stock impact
Red Robin stock down 2.5% on Tuesday after earnings delay announcement.
## Key takeaway

Red Robin reported 3.9% same-store sales growth year over year in Q3 2026, its best since Q1 2023, driven by Big Yummm value meals.