For the fourth quarter of 2009, revenue decreased $14.0 million or 6.9 percent to $188.9 million, from $202.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2008. Same-store sales at O'Charley's company-operated restaurants declined by 7.3 percent in the quarter, as a 0.2 percent increase in guest count was offset by a 7.5 percent decline in average check to $12.23. Same-store sales at Ninety Nine Restaurants declined by 6.5 percent, on a 2.0 percent decrease in guest count and a 4.5 percent decline in average check to $14.52. Same-store sales at Stoney River Legendary Steaks declined by 10.3 percent, as a 9.6 percent increase in guest count was offset by an 18.2 percent decline in average check to $38.82.
For the 2009 fiscal year, revenue decreased $50.3 million or 5.4 percent to $880.8 million, from $931.2 million in the 2008 fiscal year. Same-store sales at O'Charley's company-operated restaurants declined by 5.8 percent for the year, on a 4.8 percent decrease in guest count and a 1.1 percent decline in average check. Same-store sales at Ninety Nine Restaurants declined by 6.8 percent, on a 4.7 percent decrease in guest count and a 2.2 percent decline in average check. Same-store sales at Stoney River Legendary Steaks declined by 16.4 percent, on a 4.7 percent decrease in guest count and a 12.3 percent decline in average check.
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