Jason Rusk

SVP, Transformation & Business Development, Red Robin


Jason has 25 years with Red Robin in various operations, franchise, marketing, and branding positions. Currently, he oversees and manages all organizational changes throughout Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews, including Red Robin’s foray into on-demand services—catering, delivery, online ordering, automated intelligence—as well as current and future growth innovation—Donatos Pizza, Virtual Brands, Ghost Kitchens, Franchise.

Jason spearheaded Red Robin’s Brand Transformation Initiative, while leading strategy and managing all changes from the interior of restaurants to service model. He also has extensive experience with operations, new restaurant openings and operations services. By combining his own experiences with the many inspirational leaders, he has worked for at Red Robin, Jason has truly learned the industry from the ground up.

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