October 04, 2007

Ruth's Chris Chief Executive Named Operator of the Year

For Immediate Release

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Ruth's Chris Chief Executive Named Operator of the Year


Heathrow, Fla., October 4, 2007 -- Ruth's Chris Steak House (NASDAQ: RUTH) today announced that Craig S. Miller, chairman, president and chief executive was named Operator of the Year by Nation's Restaurant News. The announcement was made at the gala awards banquet concluding the Multi-Unit Foodservice Operators conference in Los Angeles on Tuesday, October 2nd. Earlier this year, Miller was the recipient of a 2007 Golden Chain award for his vision, leadership and dedication to the foodservice industry.

"It is an incredible honor to be named Operator of the Year," Miller commented. "I owe tremendous thanks to the entire Ruth's Chris team, who continues to carry out the legacy of our founder, Ruth Fertel, on a daily basis. Ruth's dedication to the quality of our food and the service provided to our guests continues to be our primary focus today."

Miller was selected by the readers of Nation's Restaurant News from among the six Golden Chain award winners, chosen by the newspaper's editors. Along with Miller, this year's Golden Chain honorees were Paul Clayton, chief executive of Jamba Juice; Gerard T. Gabrys, president and chief executive of Guest Services Inc.; Linda A. Lang, chairman and chief executive of Jack in the Box Inc.; Zach McLeroy, chief executive and chairman of Zaxby's Chicken Restaurants; and Nick Vojnovic, president of Beef 'O' Brady's.

Miller is a veteran restaurant industry executive with over 40 years of experience, including serving as president and chief executive for Uno Restaurant Corporation. He is also actively involved in the National Restaurant Association (NRA) and recently served a one-year term as chairman.


About Ruth's Chris Steak House
Ruth's Chris Steak House, Inc. is the largest fine-dining company in the U.S., as measured by the total number of company-owned and franchise-owned restaurants, with 109 locations worldwide. Founded in New Orleans by Ruth Fertel in 1965, Ruth's Chris specializes in USDA Prime grade steaks served in Ruth's Chris signature fashion ... "sizzling."

To experience fine dining at its prime . . . just follow the sizzle to Ruth's Chris Steak House. For information, reservations, and gift cards, visit www.RuthsChris.com or call 1-800-544-0808.