Ruth's Chris Steak House Franchise Review

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Franchise Info

Ruth's Chris Steak House has established, and continue to develop, a chain of upscale restaurants which offer steak and other entrees, hot and cold side dishes and a full service bar, for on-premises consumption. Ruth’s Chris Steak Houses provide products and services to the general public and occupy approximately 7,200 to 12,000 square feet typically located in urban and suburban areas.

What is the upfront cost to own a Ruth's Chris Steak House franchise?

Ruth's Chris Steak House has a franchise fee of up to $150,000, with a total upfront investment range from $2,539,500 to $5,932,500.

  • Initial Franchise Fee: $150,000
  • Total Investment: $2,539,500 to $5,932,500
  • Working Capital: $150,000 to $250,000
  • Royalty Fee: 5.0%

The initial purchase price of any franchise includes several fees. Check out this investment opportunity to better understand the specific costs required to buy a Ruth's Chris Steak House, such as territory fees, construction and costs, grand opening advertising, and furniture and fixtures purchases. It should be noted that, franchise companies must to disclose all upfront fees. These fees include those that are actually paid when signing the franchise agreement and commitments to fees you are required to pay. Another important consideration to review is whether the initial fees are refundable or not. The franchise system must disclose what conditions any of the initial fees are refundable. A franchise must also disclose a range of fees if its upfront fees are not uniform within the franchise. A thorough review of the Item 5 upfront fees will give you the answers needed to make a decision to purchase this franchise.

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How much can I earn by owning a Ruth's Chris Steak House franchised business?

As with any new franchised business, the franchisee's income and the revenue from a Ruth's Chris Steak House franchise opportunity depends on a variety of factors. One way to check on the potential revenues or profits generated from a Ruth's Chris Steak House franchise investment is to review the franchisor's Item 19 within their Franchise Disclosure Document. Usually, earnings and owner's income are correspond to the size of the investment and number of locations you buy. Demand for your products, the labor costs, commercial lease rates and a number of other variables also play a large role in your earnings and your personal income

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How many franchise outlets does Ruth's Chris Steak House franchise have?

As of the 2016 Franchise Disclosure Document, there are 81 franchised Ruth's Chris Steak House locations across the USA.

Did you know there are over 3,000 franchise opportunities across the United States. More than 80% have less than 10 locations.

Are there any Ruth's Chris Steak House franchises in my area?

Based on 2016 FDD analysis, Ruth's Chris Steak House has franchised locations in 24 states.

AL
AR
CT
FL
GA
HI
ID
IN
LA
MD
MI
MO
MS
NC
NJ
NV
NY
PA
SC
TN
TX
UT
VA
WI

Based on the data collected this franchise opportunity is growing into new cities and might be available in your city.

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Last Reviewed: 2016

Ruth's Chris Steak House Franchise DATA

Total Investment
$2,539,500 - $5,932,500
Franchise Fee
$150,000
Franchise agreement
Initial Term
20 Years
Renewal Term
10 Years
Franchise outlet growth
2013
76
2015
81
Ongoing fees
Royalty
5.0%
ad fees
1.0%
# of franchised outlets
81

ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS

Does this opportunity provide any initial training and opening assistance?

Yes, they have an initial training program of 708 hours. This includes 236 hours of classroom training, 472 hours of on-the-job training, and N/A hours of online training. In their FDD they outline who's in charge of the training. Unlock to find out more.


Online N/A
On-the-Job 472
Classroom 236
Total 708

Does this opportunity offer Territory Rights?

Ruth's Chris Steak House offers territory protections. For an explanation of territory rights, unlock this franchise for important details.

Do they have marketing and technology support in place?

Yes, Ruth's Chris Steak House offers comprehensive support for franchisees. Unlock this franchise to find out more.


How long ago did they start franchising?

They began franchising in 1976. The average Steakhouse franchise began franchising in 1995.


Does Ruth's Chris Steak House offer lending support?

No, but you can click here to fill out our affordability calculator and understand your financing options.

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