Ruth's Chris Steak House
Food & Beverage · Full-Service Restaurants
- Active units
- 51
- Royalty
- 5.0%
Franchised, year-end 2025
of weekly Net Sales
About Ruth's Chris Steak House
Ruth's Chris Steak House is renowned for its exquisite cuts of prime beef and impeccable service, offering an unforgettable dining experience that exceeds expectations. With a history dating back to 1965, Ruth's Chris has upheld founder Ruth Fertel's recipe for success: perfect steaks, warm hospitality, and endless good times. Their steaks are cooked to perfection using a patented broiling method, seasoned just right, and served sizzling on 500-degree plates. The culinary team, including the chefs, cooks, and kitchen staff, undergoes rigorous training to deliver steaks exactly as Ruth envisioned. The front-of-house team is also highly trained to ensure memorable meals that consistently surpass expectations. Additionally, Ruth's Chris offers a fantastic bar experience with a combination of fine spirits, stellar service, and delicious steaks, all set in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Visit Ruth's Chris Steak House for an exceptional dining experience that transcends ordinary moments.
Key terms
- Brand fund
1.0% of Net Sales
- Local advertising
2.0% of Net Sales
- Footprint
6,000 – 12,000 sq ft
Brand Percentile Rankings
Rankings compare brands in the same operating year. Fee and investment figures come from the FDD (2025 filing); filings on file: 2024, 2025.
Growth
- Total locations51
Franchised units open at year-end
- New openings0
Gross new units opened during the calendar year
- 1-year unit growth rate0.0%
Net unit growth versus prior year
- 3-year unit CAGR-1.0%
Compound annual growth rate of unit count over the trailing 3 years
- Unit growth ratio0.0×
Cumulative opens / closures through year-end
Unit economics
- Annual unit volume (Median)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- Annual unit volume (25th percentile)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- Annual unit volume (75th percentile)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- 1-year Median AUV growth rate—
Year-over-year change in median AUV
- Store-level EBITDA Margin—
Median unit-level EBITDA / AUV
Investment profile
- Estimated initial investment$4.5M
Midpoint of estimated initial investment range
↓ Lower is better - Time to open—
Midpoint of average time from agreement to opening
- Royalty rate5.0%
Percent of net sales paid to the franchisor
↓ Lower is better - Sales-to-investment ratio—
Median AUV / estimated initial investment midpoint
- Cash-on-cash returns—
Median unit-level EBITDA / estimated initial investment midpoint. Steady-state estimate; year 1 returns will be lower as the unit ramps to median volumes.
Franchisee healthLocked
- Unit closure ratio
- Transfer vs. closure ratio
- Percent multi-unit franchisees
- Litigation rate
- EBITDA multiple on sales & transfers
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Sources
Financial and operating figures are sourced from the brand's Franchise Disclosure Documents. Brand percentile rankings are based on comparisons to other brands that include the same metrics in their Franchise Disclosure Documents.