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BARCODE See the reverse side of this notice to obtain proxy materials and voting instructions. BROKER LOGO HERE 1 OF 2 12 15 1234567 1234567 1234567 1234567 1234567 1234567 1234567 Broadridge Internal Use Only Job # Envelope # Sequence # # of # Sequence # *** Exercise Your Right to Vote *** Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the Shareholder Meeting to Be Held on . You are receiving this communication because you hold shares in the above named company. This is not a ballot. You cannot use this notice to vote these shares. This communication presents only an overview of the more complete proxy materials that are available to you on the Internet. You may view the proxy materials online at www.proxyvote.com or easily request a paper copy (see reverse side). We encourage you to access and review all of the important information contained in the proxy materials before voting. Meeting Information Meeting Type:  For holders as of:  Date: Time:  Location: 0000139413_1 R1.0.0.11699 RED ROBIN GOURMET BURGERS, INC. Annual Meeting May 24, 2012 May 24, 2012 8:00 AM MDT March 26, 2012 The Company's corporate headquarters located at 6312 S. Fiddler's Green Circle Suite 200N Greenwood Village, CO 80111 Return Address Line 1 Return Address Line 2 Return Address Line 3 51 MERCEDES WAY EDGEWOOD NY 11717 Investor Address Line 1 Investor Address Line 2 Investor Address Line 3 Investor Address Line 4 Investor Address Line 5 John Sample 1234 ANYWHERE STREET ANY CITY, ON A1A 1A1

 

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BARCODE 123456789012 123456789012 123456789012 123456789012 123456789012 123456789012 123456789012 123456789012 123456789012 123456789012 123456789012 123456789012 Broadridge Internal Use Only xxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxx Cusip Job # Envelope # Sequence # # of # Sequence # 0000 0000 0000 . Voting items 0000139413_3 R1.0.0.11699 The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR the following proposal(s): 1 Approval of the proposal to amend the Company's Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation, as amended, to declassify the board of directors. 2a Robert B. Aiken* 2b Richard J. Howell* 2c James T. Rothe* 2d J. Taylor Simonton* 3 Advisory vote to approve named executive officer compensation. 4 Ratification of the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company's independent auditors for the fiscal year ending December 30, 2012. NOTE: *Election of the director for the term as described in the proxy statement. Such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment thereof.

 

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