Expansion opportunities Ruth’s Chris is expanding with multiple new openings in 2025 2026 including Naperville Illinois and Annapolis Maryland signaling continued growth and potential cross-selling with local suppliers, luxury services, and franchise partnerships that can be targeted for premium hospitality solutions.

New location potential Upcoming openings in affluent markets suggest opportunities for high-end dining technology, guest experience enhancements, and marketing partnerships to differentiate at the point of launch and sustain demand in the critical opening phase.

Brand evolution Strategic collaboration with Vivaldi Group to refresh customer experience and modernize branding indicates a receptiveness to guest insight driven tech and design services, ideal for loyalty programs, CRM enhancements, and omnichannel campaigns.

Franchise and assets Past asset divestiture to Landry’s and ongoing international presence imply a favorable environment for franchising discussions, co-branding opportunities, and scalable POS or kitchen technology platforms across varying ownership structures.

Targeted growth markets New openings across Illinois Arkansas Pennsylvania and Maryland point to high-potential regional markets where sales teams can pursue premium supply chain solutions, hospitality equipment upgrades, and marketing automation tailored to upscale steakhouse guests.