September 22, 2009
Ruth's Hospitality Group Launches Satellite Meeting Capabilities
Ruth's Hospitality Group Launches Satellite MeetingCapabilities
Partners with Advantage Broadcast Solutions toDeliver High Definition Suites in over 100 Restaurants
ORLANDO, Fla., Sep 22, 2009 (BUSINESSWIRE) -- Ruth's Hospitality Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: RUTH) a leading restaurantcompany focused on upscale dining, today announced a partnership with AdvantageBroadcast Solutions, a select satellite division of Event Support Services Rx(ESS Rx), to provide professional satellite meeting suites in the privatedining rooms at over 100 Ruth's Chris Steak House and Mitchell's Fish Marketsrestaurants around the country.
"Given the challenging economicenvironment, satellite meeting capabilities are becoming increasingly importantfor companies as they look for alternatives to host large meetings andconferences with groups from across the country," said Cheryl Henry, VicePresident of New Business and Corporate Affairs. "We believe this newsatellite meeting capability is a tremendous opportunity for our restaurants,and look forward to working with Advantage Broadcast Solutions to deliver thehighest quality meetings."
The high definition broadcast satellitemeeting suites to be offered at select Ruth's Chris and Mitchell's Fish Marketlocations will feature a digital, 16.9 high-definition projection system;satellite reception in certified high-definition format geared for live,interactive sessions; and the restaurants' premier menu and outstandingservice.
"This partnership allows companiesto reach large numbers of potential clients or employees across the country atthousands less than is charged by today's top providers," said Doug Mack,President of ESS Rx. "In fact, based on a 100-venue broadcast, savingsexceed $200,000. This is especially good news in today's economy."
About Ruth'sHospitality Group
Ruth's Hospitality Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:RUTH) is a leading restaurant company focused on the upscale dining segment.The Company owns the Ruth's Chris Steak House, Mitchell's Fish Market,Mitchell's Steakhouse and Cameron's Steakhouse concepts. With more than 150company- and franchisee-owned locations worldwide, Ruth's Hospitality Group wasfounded in 1965 and is headquartered in Heathrow, Fla.
About AdvantageBroadcast Solutions
Advantage Broadcast Solutions is theselect satellite division of ESS Rx, of Parsippany, New Jersey. Each AdvantageBroadcast Solutions program is expertly managed by an experienced ExecutiveProducer (EP), who manages all elements associated with a completestate-of-the-art studio production and professional broadcast. All thetechnical and moving parts of pre-production, production and post-productionare seamlessly coordinated and proficiently executed, delivering a turn-keysolution to clients. Learn more at essrx.com.
SOURCE: Ruth's Hospitality Group, Inc.
For Ruth's Hospitality Group, Inc.
Alecia Pulman, 646-277-1220
apulman@icrinc.com