Ruby Tuesday (restaurant)
Ruby Tuesday Inc. (NYSE: RT) is an American multinational foodservice retailer that owns, operates, and franchises Ruby Tuesday restaurants. The concept was started in 1972 by Samuel E. (Sandy) Beall, III.
The corporation was formed in 1996 as a reincorporation of Morrison Restaurants Inc. They are headquartered in Maryville, Tennessee, and operate 850 locations worldwide between their various concepts.
Their flagship brand is an American cuisine casual dining restaurant chain that is primarily located along the eastern coast of the United States. The company also owns Lime Fresh Mexican Grill, Wok Hay, and their internally developed concept, Marlin & Ray's Seafood & Sunsets. Additionally, they hold development rights to Truffles Grill.
On June 6, 2012, founder and long-time CEO Sandy Beall announced he would be leaving the company.
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