Ruth's Chris

Cracker Barrel names ex-Ruth's Chris CEO Cheryl Henry to its board

By Peter Romeo on May 28, 2024

Henry will assume the seat vacated by fast-casual veteran Bill Moreton. At age 50, she becomes the youngest member of Cracker Barrel's board.

Financing

Ruth's Chris acquisition already paying off for Darden

By Joe Guszkowski on Sep. 21, 2023

Adding the steakhouse chain to its portfolio will unlock $35 million in synergies and savings per year for the company, $15 million more than expected.

Leadership

Gene Lee is retiring as Darden chairman

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 22, 2023

The former CEO of the owner of Olive Garden and LongHorn Steakhouse will step down after the company’s annual meeting, set for September.

Financing

Darden's acquisition of Ruth's Chris, by the numbers

By Joe Guszkowski on Jun. 14, 2023

The Olive Garden parent closed its deal for the steakhouse chain Wednesday. Here’s a look at what it’s getting.

Leadership

Remembering Ruth's Chris founder Ruth Fertel

By Peter Romeo on May 09, 2023

Restaurant Rewind: She could barely afford to open her first restaurant. Now the empire she founded through smarts and a refusal to be stopped is selling for $715 million. Here’s her story.

Financing

With Ruth's Chris deal, Darden doubles down on fine dining

By Joe Guszkowski on May 04, 2023

The 154-unit steakhouse chain will more than double the company's fine-dining footprint. But it won't compete with Darden's other upscale concepts, executives said.

Financing