Lehigh Valley Restaurant Brands Acquires Four Red Robin Locations in Dallas, Texas
Lehigh Valley Restaurant Brands (LVRB), one of the nation’s established Red Robin franchisees, today announced its expansion into Texas with the acquisition of four franchised Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews restaurants in the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area. The restaurants were previously owned and operated by Mandes Restaurant Group.
This strategic acquisition is a significant milestone in extending LVRB’s footprint beyond Pennsylvania and into the Southwest. To ensure a seamless transition and an excellent guest experience, all Mandes Restaurant Group’s management and more than 200 team members will operate under LVRB’s leadership.
The acquisition includes four Red Robin franchised restaurants at 229 N. Highway 67 in Cedar Hill, 5031 N. Garland Avenue in Garland, 5731 Long Prairie Road in Flower Mound, and 421 E. Interstate 20 in Arlington. As part of LVRB, these restaurants will complement the LVRB’s long history of proudly operating Red Robin franchised restaurants as a community-driven franchise group, creating a truly great place to work and striving to be a model of operational excellence.
“We’re honored to carry forward the incredible foundation built by Bob Mandes and the entire Mandes team. Their commitment to hospitality, integrity, and community mirrors everything we stand for at LVRB,” said Mike Axiotis, CEO of Lehigh Valley Restaurant Brands. “Our mission has always been about more than great food; it’s about serving the communities where we live and work, so we’re excited to welcome their talented managers and team members to our family and to continue serving Texas guests the Red Robin experience they know and love.”
Headquartered in Allentown, Pennsylvania, Lehigh Valley Restaurant Brands has built a decades-long reputation for team member growth and local community involvement. The company is recognized for its strong leadership culture, guest-focused values, and hands-on approach to restaurant management. With the Dallas-area acquisition, LVRB now operates 24 franchised Red Robin restaurants across two states, continuing its commitment to sustainable growth and meaningful local impact.
“I founded Mandes Restaurant Group as a family business built on respect, dignity, and a passion for great hospitality,” said Founder Bob Mandes. “We’ve been proud owners and operators of four franchised Red Robin restaurants, and to work alongside so many dedicated team members and managers who made our success possible. My deepest gratitude goes to those who have been with us for more than a decade, including Steve Kinder, Dan Pigmon, and Paula Mandes, whose belief and commitment have shaped our journey.”
LVRB is proud to begin this new journey, and is excited to bring their passion for hospitality and food to Texas!