Ruth's Hospitality — Ruth's Hospitality Group Fireside Chat January 2022
13 slides from Ruth's Hospitality's conference presentation, Jan 10, 2022
Slide 1: Ruth's Hospitality Group Fireside Chat January 2022
January 2022 Ruth's Hospitality Group Fireside Chat Exhibit 99.1
Slide 2: A brand founded in overcoming adversity, creating a brighter future
A BRAND FOUNDED IN OVERCOMING ADVERSITY, CREATING A BRIGHTER FUTURE
Slide 3: Overcoming the latest challenge
OVERCOMING THE LATEST CHALLENGE Safe, rapid recovery Accelerated growth Stabilize and pivot
Slide 4: Ruth's Chris has come far since its founding in 1965
Ruth's Chris has come far since its founding in 1965 151 $700+ ~$230 LOCATIONS GLOBALLY MILLION SYSTEMWIDE SALES $5.5M AUV OF COMPANY-OWNED RESTAURANTS MILLION CAPITAL RETURNED TO SHAREHOLDERS End of 2021 Q3 '21 LTM Fiscal year 2019 2015 - 2021
Slide 5: Four areas of focus for the next phase of Ruth's journey
Four areas of focus that will make the next phase of Ruth’s journey even better than before: RESULT: drive disciplined growth and return for shareholders by delivering on the Total Return Strategy NEW RESTAURANT OPENINGS
Slide 6: Significant room for continued unit growth
129 domestic and 22 international locations leaves significant room for continued unit growth
Slide 7: Concept allows for success in many location types
Concept allows for success in many location types
Slide 8: Strong unit economics with stable restaurant level margins
Strong unit economics with stable restaurant level margins support opportunity for growth
Slide 9: Continued operational excellence anchored in our high performing team
CONTINUED OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE ANCHORED IN OUR HIGH PERFORMING TEAM Strength in Restaurant Team Consistent, agile operational excellence
Slide 10: Developing data and digital capabilities across two platforms
Developing Data and Digital capabilities across two value-delivery platforms COMMERCIAL OPERATIONAL Drive operating efficiencies through advanced analytics Improve the guest experience both inside and outside the restaurant
Slide 11: RHGI investment summary
RHGI INVESTMENT SUMMARY Proven Business Model Consistent performance driven by operational excellence Disciplined growth Strong cash-flow Returning cash to shareholders
Slide 12: Financial principles
2016 2015 2017 2022 Q12 2018 2019 20201 20211 ~4 FINANCIAL PRINCIPLES 2020 2017 2015 2016 2021 2018 2019 Share Repurchases $M Dividend Payments $M Focus on Driving Organic Growth Through Traffic Deploy Capital to Highest Return Opportunities Reasonable debt of <1x EBITDA Maintain Healthy Balance She
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