Restaurant Chain In NJ Plans To Shut Locations Nationwide

A chain restaurant with nearly 10 New Jersey locations plans to shut down many of its spots across the country.

Red Robin, in an earnings call last week, said it will potentially close 20 of its corporately-owned locations in 2026.

"I think in terms of the restaurant (franchise) size, we are still trying to optimize the portfolio," Red Robin CEO David Paces said.

Red Robin closed 23 restaurants last year, finishing 2025 with 475 in the U.S., according to Restaurant Business.

The chain is yet to announce which locations would close in 2026.

Despite the announcement, Red Robin remains optimistic about its future.

In January, the chain introduced a new menu featuring six meal options across a tiered price range of $9.99 to $16.99, extending beyond burgers into categories such as our hand-breaded Classic Crispy Chicken Sandwiches, Donatos pizza, and Whiskey River barbecue wraps.

Each meal includes signature bottomless sides and beverages.

Early results indicate that the menu is performing as expected, and that average check has increased and remains healthy as guests engage across the menu, Paces said.

New Jersey Red Robin locations include:

• Brick Township: 1054 Cedar Bridge Ave.
• Cherry Hill: 2100 NJ-38
• Deptford: 1750 Deptford Center Rd.
• Hamilton: 325 Marketplace Blvd. (Franchisee location, not included in group of potential closings)
• Mays Landing: 4259 Black Horse Pke
• South Plainfield: 6200 Hadley Rd.
• Vineland: 3849 South Delsea Dr.

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