Ruth's Chris Steak House Opens Two New Restaurants

Heathrow, FL - Ruth's Chris Steak House, Inc., the largest fine-dining company in the U.S., recently announced the opening of two new franchised restaurants located in Columbia, South Carolina, and Mishawaka, Indiana, bringing the total number of restaurants to 109 worldwide.

"We are pleased with the opening of these two great new restaurants. As the world's largest fine dining brand, the addition of restaurants in these two growing cities demonstrates both our commitment to growth but more importantly the broad consumer appeal of our legendary sizzling steaks and superb guest service," commented Craig Miller, Ruth's Chris Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer. "We are excited to be entering South Carolina, and are looking forward to providing Ruth's Chris' unique New Orleans inspired menu to residents and visitors in this area. In addition, Indiana has proven to be a strong market for Ruth's Chris, and we are pleased to offer the South Bend Metropolitan area its own Ruth's Chris."

The Columbia Ruth's Chris restaurant is the first location in South Carolina and the sixth franchise for owners Jim and Phil Brooks and Nancy and Mark Oswald. The restaurant is located in the Hilton Hotel on Senate Street and offers restaurant seating for 200 guests and banquet facilities for up to 225 guests. The restaurant opens daily at 11:00 a.m.

The Mishawaka location is the third Ruth's Chris located in Indiana and the fourth restaurant for the franchise partners Larry Griggers and Jere Shopf. The restaurant is located in Mishawaka, IN. just off Main St. on University Drive. This location, one of Ruth's Chris largest restaurants with over 350 seats, includes private rooms, lounge, dine-in wine cellar and outdoor patio dining.

Guests in Columbia and Mishawaka can enjoy Ruth's Chris' New Orleans-inspired appetizers, aged USDA Prime steaks, fresh seafood, signature side dishes and homemade desserts, all complemented by an award-winning wine list and served with a Southern hospitality style service in an elegant yet comfortable atmosphere.

SOURCE: Ruth's Chris Steak House