Wednesday, May 5, 2010

Ruth's Hospitality Group, Inc. Reports First Quarter 2010 Financial Results

Total revenues were flat compared to prior year at $94.7 million.


Net income available to common shareholders of $6.0 million, or $0.19 per diluted share, compared to $3.7 million, or $0.16 per diluted share, in the first quarter of 2009. Net income available to common shareholders for the first quarter of 2010 included a $0.7 million income tax benefit for a correction of an immaterial error related to certain prior year tax credits. Excluding this adjustment, net income available to common shareholders in the quarter was $0.17 per diluted share.

Company-owned comparable restaurant sales for Ruth's Chris Steak House decreased 0.5%. Company-owned comparable restaurant sales for Mitchell's Fish Market increased 2.4%.

Food and beverage costs, as a percentage of restaurant sales, decreased 80 basis points to 29.3%, which was primarily driven by favorable beef costs.
 
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