2009-09-22 15:34:05 -

Ruth’s Hospitality Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: RUTH) a leading restaurant company focused on upscale dining, today announced a partnership with Advantage Broadcast Solutions, a select satellite division of Event Support Services Rx (ESS Rx), to provide professional satellite meeting suites in the private dining rooms at over 100 Ruth’s Chris Steak House and Mitchell’s Fish Markets restaurants around the country.

“Given the challenging economic environment, satellite meeting capabilities are becoming increasingly important for companies as they look for alternatives to host large meetings and conferences with groups from across the country,” said Cheryl Henry, Vice President of New Business and Corporate Affairs. “We believe this new satellite meeting capability is a tremendous opportunity for our restaurants, and look forward to working with

Advantage Broadcast Solutions to deliver the highest quality meetings.”


The high definition broadcast satellite meeting suites to be offered at select Ruth’s Chris and Mitchell’s Fish Market locations 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 outstanding service.

“This partnership allows companies to reach large numbers of potential clients or employees across the country at thousands less than is charged by today’s top providers,” said Doug Mack, President of ESS Rx.

“In fact, based on a 100-venue broadcast, savings exceed $200,000. This is especially good news in today’s economy.”


About Ruth's Hospitality 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 150 company- and franchisee-owned locations worldwide, Ruth’s Hospitality Group was founded in 1965 and is headquartered in Heathrow, Fla.


About Advantage Broadcast Solutions

Advantage Broadcast Solutions is the select satellite division of ESS Rx, of Parsippany, New Jersey. Each Advantage Broadcast Solutions program is expertly managed by an experienced Executive Producer (EP), who manages all elements associated with a complete state-of-the-art studio production and professional broadcast. All the technical and moving parts of pre-production, production and post-production are seamlessly coordinated and proficiently executed, delivering a turn-key solution to clients. Learn more at essrx.com.


For Ruth’s Hospitality Group, Inc.Alecia Pulman, 646-277-1220 apulman@icrinc.com : mailto:apulman@icrinc.com