Ruth's Chris Steak House is a premier full service restaurant franchise renowned for its USDA Prime steaks served on sizzling 500 degree plates. Operating under Ruth's Chris Steak House Franchise, LLC, the brand has 51 franchised locations…
Total Investment
$2.5M – $6.4M
Franchise Fee
100000
Royalty Rate
5% of Net Sales Gross Sales
Total Units
135
Franchising Since
N/A
🌻About Ruth's Chris Steakhouse Franchise
Ruth's Chris Steak House is a premier full service restaurant franchise renowned for its USDA Prime steaks served on sizzling 500 degree plates.
Operating under Ruth's Chris Steak House Franchise, LLC, the brand has 51 franchised locations and 84 company owned restaurants, totaling 135 units.
Ruth's Chris is one of the most recognized names in upscale dining in the United States.
💰Ruth's Chris Steakhouse Franchise Cost & Fees
Minimum Investment
$2.5M
Average Investment
$4.4M
Maximum Investment
$6.4M
Fee Type
Amount
Notes
Initial Franchise Fee
100000
One-time payment upon signing
Royalty Fee
5% of Net Sales of gross sales
Ongoing; paid monthly
Total Investment Range
$2,477,000 – $6,380,000
Includes build-out, inventory, working capital
The investment range of $2.5M–$6.4M reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The ongoing royalty fee is 5% of Net Sales of gross sales.
📊Ruth's Chris Steakhouse Franchise Earnings — Item 19
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Ruth's Chris Steakhouse does not make an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD. This means they do not disclose revenue, profit, or earnings data for franchised locations. Before investing, ask the franchisor directly for franchisee contact information so you can speak with existing owners about their actual financial performance.
Ruth's Chris Steakhouse does not include an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD. Contact information for current and former franchisees is listed in Item 20 of the FDD.
⚖Ruth's Chris Steakhouse Litigation & Risk Flags
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Clean Litigation RecordRuth's Chris Steakhouse has no pending litigation actions listed in their FDD. There is also no bankruptcy history disclosed.
Litigation and bankruptcy data is sourced from Items 3 and 4 of the FDD. Always verify current status directly from the most recent FDD.
📈Ruth's Chris Steakhouse System Growth
Total Units
135
Franchised
51
Company-Owned
84
Ruth's Chris Steakhouse currently operates 51 franchised locations and 84 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
❓Ruth's Chris Steakhouse Franchise — FAQ
The total investment to open a Ruth's Chris Steakhouse franchise ranges from $2,477,000 to $6,380,000, per their Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the initial franchise fee of 100000. The investment covers build-out, inventory, equipment, signage, working capital, and other startup costs.
Ruth's Chris Steakhouse charges a royalty fee of 5% of Net Sales of gross sales. These fees are paid on an ongoing basis.
You can download the Ruth's Chris Steakhouse Franchise Disclosure Document free on this page. The FDD is a public document filed with state franchise registries. Always also request the current FDD directly from Ruth's Chris Steakhouse to ensure you have the most up-to-date version.
Ruth's Chris Steakhouse does not provide an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD, which means they do not disclose franchisee revenue or earnings data. Prospective investors should contact existing franchisees directly (listed in Item 20 of the FDD) to gather real-world financial performance information.
Ruth's Chris Steakhouse has been offering franchise opportunities. The FDD shows an investment range of $2,477,000-$6,380,000, a 5% of Net Sales royalty, and no Item 19 earnings disclosure. There is no pending litigation. Review the full FDD and contact current franchisees listed in Item 20 before making any investment decision.
The franchise fee is 100000 and the total investment ranges from $2,477,000 to $6,380,000 depending on location size and market. Contact the franchisor directly for current net worth and liquid capital requirements, territory availability, and application details.
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Ruth's Chris Steakhouse
Total Investment
$2.5M – $6.4M
💰 Costs & Fees
Franchise Fee100000
Royalty5% of Net Sales
FinancingNot Available
🏢 System Overview
Total Units135
Earnings Claim (Item 19)No
📄 Contract Terms
⚖️ Legal & Risk
Pending LitigationClean
Bankruptcy HistoryNone
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