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Ruth's Chris

Financing

Ruth’s Chris optimistic, but remains at whim of COVID restrictions

Same-store sales improved as the chain was able to reopen more dining rooms, but were still down 36% in the third quarter.

Financing

Ruth's Chris finds healthier margins in the pandemic's limitations

Restaurants that kept dining rooms open in June saw year-over-year improvement.

Leadership

Michael O’Donnell retires as executive chairman of Ruth’s Chris parent

By Heather Lalley on Jul. 10, 2020

O’Donnell had served as CEO of Ruth’s Chris Steak House from 2008 to 2018.

Financing

TGI Friday's, Ruby Tuesday among chains that received PPP funds

By Jonathan Maze and Peter Romeo on Jul. 06, 2020

The SBA released detailed information revealing which companies received federal stimulus dollars. Here's a look at some of the restaurants that received them.

Food

Value and comfort trump innovation in recent LTO launches

By Patricia Cobe on May 11, 2020

The pandemic has slowed R&D, but chains are luring consumers with meal deals.

Financing

Ruth's Chris looks for new financing after giving back PPP loans

By Peter Romeo on May 08, 2020

The chain's parent company is currently discussing alternative options with identified parties.

Financing

Ruth’s Chris to return its PPP loans as feds update the rules

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 23, 2020

New federal guidance could require big, publicly traded companies to return their Paycheck Protection Program funds.

Financing

While small operations struggle, chains land PPP loans

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 15, 2020

The relief funds have flowed to operations such as Ruth’s Chris and Potbelly.

Operations

Chuy’s, Ruth’s Chris adopt extraordinary measures

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 30, 2020

Staffs have been furloughed, salaries have been cut, and cash has been pooled.

Topics

12 reveals from this week’s big restaurant event

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 16, 2020

The three dozen chains participating in the ICR Conference provided plenty of aha moments. Here’s a sampling of the surprising tidbits that were aired.

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