Ruth's Chris Steakhouse
$RSCSF500 #501CategoryFood: Full-Service Restaurants
SubcategoryMiscellaneous Full-Service Restaurants
ParentDarden Restaurants, Inc.
Founded1972
Completeness15/34 (44%)
Years in Business53
Began Franchising1972
HQOrlando, Florida
Executives3
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FDD2025 🔒
Franchisor
Ruth's Chris Steak House Franchise, LLC offers franchises for the establishment and operation of upscale Ruth's Chris Steak House restaurants featuring steaks and other entrees, hot and cold side dishes, and full-service bar service for on-premises consumption.
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Ruth's Chris Steak House Franchise, LLC offers franchises for the establishment and operation of upscale Ruth's Chris Steak House restaurants featuring steaks and other entrees, hot and cold side dishes, and full-service bar service for on-premises consumption.
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FranDeals Score
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Franchisee Health Score
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Fees & Investment
Franchise fee, royalty, total startup cost (Items 5–7)
Financial Strength & Stability
Current ratio, debt/equity, ROE, margins (Item 21)
Item 19 — Financial Performance
Average unit revenue, revenue spread, payback
Unit Count & Growth
Systemwide units and multi-year growth (Item 20)
Outlet Trajectory
Openings, closures, survival & turnover rates
Executive Team
Officers and directors (Item 2)
Franchisee Roster
Current and former franchisee operators
Litigation & Disclosures
Item 3 legal matters, Item 4 bankruptcy
News & Peer Comparison
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