Ruth's Hospitality Group (Nasdaq: RUTH) announced the openingof its newest restaurant in Kennesaw, Georgia. The franchise-owned restaurant, situatedin the new Embassy Suites Hotel TownPark, is operated by Nancy and Mark Oswaldand Jim and Phil Brooks. TheBrooks-Oswald franchise currently owns and operates three additional Ruth'sChris Steak House restaurants in metropolitan Atlanta, Georgia, one inGreenville, North Carolina, one in Columbia, South Carolina, and two in Alabama(Birmingham and Huntsville). FranchiseeMark Oswald commented: "We look forward to working together with the EmbassySuites to provide a superior dining experience for both Cobb County residents aswell as visitors to metropolitan Atlanta. The Kennesaw location joins six of our other restaurants located withinhotels, a synergy that has been successful and welcomed." Added MichaelO'Donnell, President and Chief Executive Officer of Ruth's Hospitality Group: "Kennesaw is a strong addition to our worldwidegroup of restaurants. I am pleased thatthe Oswalds and the Brooks, who have been franchisees since 1986, have agreedto continue their commitment to grow Ruth's Chris Steak House in this market." Ruth'sChris Kennesaw boasts two in-restaurant private rooms as well as numerousmeeting and banquet facilities. In addition to the restaurant,Ruth's Chris provides food service for the Embassy Suites banquet facilities,which include a 5,500 square foot ballroom as well as two additional privateboard rooms which can accommodate up to 400 guests. Guestsin Kennesaw will now be able to enjoy New Orleans-inspired appetizers, thefinest U.S.D.A. Prime steaks, fresh seafood and classic desserts, allcomplemented by an award-winning wine list. Ruth's Chris Steak House Kennesawis open daily for lunch and dinner beginning at 11:30 a.m. About Ruth's ChrisSteak House Ruth's Chris SteakHouse, Inc. is the largest fine-dining company in the world, with over 130restaurant locations around the globe. Founded in New Orleans by Ruth Fertel in 1965, Ruth's Chris specializesin USDA Prime grade steaks served in Ruth's Chris signature fashion �"sizzling." About Ruth's Hospitality Group Ruth'sHospitality Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: RUTH) is a leading restaurant company focusedon the upscale dining segment. The Company owns the Ruth's Chris Steak House,Mitchell's Fish Market, Mitchell's Steakhouse and Cameron's Steakhouseconcepts. With more than 150 company- and franchisee-owned locations worldwide,Ruth's Hospitality Group was founded in 1965 and is headquartered in Heathrow, Fla.