Thank you for your interest in a Ruth’s Chris Steak House franchise! There are more than 100 Ruth’s Chris Steak Houses around the globe, and its popularity is well-founded. According to Robb Report Magazine, Ruth’s Chris Steak House is the “Best restaurant in the United States.” Our goal is to make it the best restaurant in the world by increasing the number of both domestic and international locations. To check availability of a specific geographic area of interest, please complete and submit the information requested below. Once you have submitted that information you will have the opportunity to download an application form if you are ready to begin the review process.

Criteria:

• Proven hospitality experience (food service, including casual dining or hotel preferred)
• Multiple restaurant development plan
• Liquidity and net worth of $1,000,000 per restaurant to be developed

Required Documentation and Procedures:

• Completed franchise application (for each proposed individual who will have a 10%+ interest)
• Current personal financial statement
• Prior 3 years’ tax returns or CPA audited financial statements (domestic only)
• Credit, business and personal references
• Balance sheet, P&L, cash flow statement per existing hospitality operation
• Brochure or profile of current businesses to include a biography of each proposed principle

Franchise Partner Profile:

• A proven track record of operating in hospitality systems
• An infrastructure dedicated to the development of our brand
• Local knowledge and expertise in the areas of consumer preferences, real estate, government regulations, labor, and distribution issues
• Access to adequate capital to develop entire development schedule
• Culturally aligned with Ruth’s Chris Steak House

Fees

	DOMESTIC	INTERNATIONAL
Franchise fee (per restaurant)	$225,000	$150,000
Royalty fee (paid monthly)	5% of gross sales	5% of gross sales
Advertising fee (paid monthly)	2% of gross sales	To be determined by country