HEATHROW Fla. Ruth's Chris Steak House Inc. is seeking to change its name to Ruth’s Hospitality Group Inc. to reflect its more diverse restaurant holdings, according to a statement filed this week with federal regulators.
In February, Ruth's Chris acquired the 19-unit Mitchell's Fish Market from Columbus, Ohio-based Cameron Mitchell Restaurants. The $92 million purchase also included one Cameron's Steakhouse and two Mitchell's Steakhouses.
Ruth's Chris said the new name "would better represent our business, as we now operate some restaurants that are not considered steakhouses."
Shareholders will vote on the name change at their annual meeting May 22 in Sanford, Fla., near the company's headquarters here.
The Ruth's Chris steakhouse chain has 119 units worldwide.