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'''Ruby Tuesday''' is a casual restaurant chain with several locations in the [[Birmingham metropolitan area]] and a total of over 900 locations in 44 states and 13 countries. The first restaurant was opened in [[1972]] by five graduates of the University of Tennessee at a site adjoining the university's Knoxville campus. Its name was inspired by the Rolling Stones' [[1967]] song "Ruby Tuesday".
'''Ruby Tuesday''' is a casual restaurant chain with several locations in the [[Birmingham metropolitan area]]. The first restaurant was opened in [[1972]] by five graduates of the University of Tennessee at a site adjoining the university's Knoxville campus. Its name was inspired by the Rolling Stones' [[1967]] song "Ruby Tuesday".


In [[1982]] the brand was bought by the Mobile-based Morrison Restaurants Inc. and placed in its specialty-restaurant division. In [[1996]] that division was split into its component companies. The resulting firm, Ruby Tuesday, Inc., managed operations of its own brand, as well as the L & N Seafood Grill, Silver Spoon Café, Mozzarella's Café, The American Café, and Tia's Tex-Mex. The company's restaurant support center moved from Mobile to Maryville, Tennessee in [[1998]]. A training and development center was constructed as part of the new headquarters. The company sold its non-Ruby Tuesday holdings to Specialty Restaurant Group LLC in November [[2000]].
In [[1982]] the brand was bought by the Mobile-based Morrison Restaurants Inc. and placed in its specialty-restaurant division. In [[1996]] that division was split into its component companies. The resulting firm, Ruby Tuesday, Inc., managed operations of its own brand, as well as the L & N Seafood Grill, Silver Spoon Café, Mozzarella's Café, The American Café, and Tia's Tex-Mex. The company's restaurant support center moved from Mobile to Maryville, Tennessee in [[1998]]. A training and development center was constructed as part of the new headquarters. The company sold its non-Ruby Tuesday holdings to Specialty Restaurant Group LLC in November [[2000]].


In [[2007]] Ruby Tuesday purchased a casual Asian restaurant in Knoxville called "Wok Hay". It converted one of its stand alone restaurants into a second Wok Hay location in [[2008]]. Also in 2007 the Ruby Tuesday chain began a three-year, $75 million menu makeover and remodeling campaign. As part of the advertising campaign announcing the changes, the company created a web video purporting to show them demolishing the last "old style" Ruby Tuesday. Using special effects, the filmmakers made it appear as if the company had accidentally demolished a neighboring restaurant.
In [[2007]] Ruby Tuesday purchased a casual Asian restaurant in Knoxville called "Wok Hay". It converted one of its stand alone restaurants into a second Wok Hay location in [[2008]]. Also in 2007 the Ruby Tuesday chain began a three-year, $75 million menu makeover and remodeling project. As part of the advertising campaign announcing the changes, the company created a web video purporting to show them demolishing the last "old style" Ruby Tuesday. Using special effects, the filmmakers made it appear as if the company had accidentally demolished a neighboring restaurant.


In the 2010s the chain suffered declining revenues and closed more than 100 locations. In [[2017]] the publicly-traded company was acquired by NRD Capital Management of Atlanta, Georgia for $146 million ($2.40 per share).  
The chain peaked at more than 900 locations in 44 states and 13 countries. In the 2010s the chain suffered declining revenues and closed more than 100 locations. In [[2017]] the publicly-traded company was acquired by NRD Capital Management of Atlanta, Georgia for $146 million ($2.40 per share).
 
Ruby Tuesday's footprint contracted to about 421 locations at the beginning of the [[2020 Coronavirus pandemic|Coronavirus pandemic]]. The company declared Chapter 11 bankruptcy in October of that year, closing another 185 locations that had been temporarily shuttered since spring.


==Birmingham area locations==
==Birmingham area locations==
[[Image:Ruby Tuesday former Five Points South location.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Former Five Points South location in January 2009]]
[[Image:Ruby Tuesday former Five Points South location.jpg|right|thumb|375px|Former Five Points South location in January 2009]]
* 2000 [[Galleria Circle]], [[Riverchase Galleria]]
* 2000 [[Galleria Circle]], [[Riverchase Galleria]]
* 5957 [[Chalkville Road]], [[Trussville]]
* 2023 [[Village Drive]], [[Leeds]]
* 2023 [[Village Drive]], [[Leeds]]
* 615 [[Cahaba Valley Road]], [[Pelham]]
* 710 [[Colonial Promenade Parkway]], [[Propst Promenade]], [[Alabaster]]
* 808 [[Academy Drive]], [[Bessemer]]
* 258 [[U.S. Highway 78]] West, [[Jasper]]
* 6421 Interstate Drive, [[Cottondale]]
* 6076 [[Alabama State Highway 157]], [[Cullman]]
* 113 Walker Street, [[Gadsden]]
* 311 Merhcant's Walk, [[Tuscaloosa]]
* 712 South Quintard Avenue, [[Anniston]]
* 712 South Quintard Avenue, [[Anniston]]
* 4097 [[U.S. Highway 280]], [[Alexander City]]
* 4097 [[U.S. Highway 280]], [[Alexander City]]
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::The [[Five Points South]] location was built close to the sidewalk with parking in the rear under an agreement with the City of Birmingham in its efforts to promote urban, rather than suburban-style redevelopment in the area.
::The [[Five Points South]] location was built close to the sidewalk with parking in the rear under an agreement with the City of Birmingham in its efforts to promote urban, rather than suburban-style redevelopment in the area.
* 425 [[Fieldstown Road]], [[Gardendale]] (closed January 2014)
* 425 [[Fieldstown Road]], [[Gardendale]] (closed January 2014)
* 710 [[Colonial Promenade Parkway]], [[Propst Promenade]], [[Alabaster]] (closed 2020)
* 808 [[Academy Drive]], [[Bessemer]] (closed 2020)
* 9232 [[Parkway East]], [[Roebuck]] (closed May 2012)
* 9232 [[Parkway East]], [[Roebuck]] (closed May 2012)
* 615 [[Cahaba Valley Road]], [[Pelham]] (closed 2018)
* 1041 [[Montgomery Highway (Vestavia Hills)|Montgomery Highway]], [[Vestavia Hills]] (closed May 2012)
* 1041 [[Montgomery Highway (Vestavia Hills)|Montgomery Highway]], [[Vestavia Hills]] (closed May 2012)
* 5957 [[Chalkville Mountain Road]], [[Trussville]] (closed 2020)
* 258 [[U.S. Highway 78]] West, [[Jasper]] (closed 2020)
* 311 Merchants Walk, [[Tuscaloosa]] (closed 2020)
* 6076 [[Alabama State Highway 157]], [[Cullman]] (closed 2020)
* 6421 Interstate Drive, [[Cottondale]] (closed 2020)
* 113 Walker Street, [[Gadsden]] (closed 2020)


===Proposed locations===
===Proposed locations===
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* Cooper, Lauren B. (March 5, 2010) "Ruby Tuesday on Southside closes after 16 years." {{BBJ}}
* Cooper, Lauren B. (March 5, 2010) "Ruby Tuesday on Southside closes after 16 years." {{BBJ}}
* Hufford, Austen (October 16, 2017) "Ruby Tuesday to Be Taken Private in $146 Million Deal." ''The Wall Street Journal''
* Hufford, Austen (October 16, 2017) "Ruby Tuesday to Be Taken Private in $146 Million Deal." ''The Wall Street Journal''
* Gore, Leada (October 12, 2020) "Ruby Tuesday bankruptcy: Restaurant chain closing 185 locations." {{BN}}


== External links ==
== External links ==

Latest revision as of 17:34, 27 December 2023

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Ruby Tuesday is a casual restaurant chain with several locations in the Birmingham metropolitan area. The first restaurant was opened in 1972 by five graduates of the University of Tennessee at a site adjoining the university's Knoxville campus. Its name was inspired by the Rolling Stones' 1967 song "Ruby Tuesday".

In 1982 the brand was bought by the Mobile-based Morrison Restaurants Inc. and placed in its specialty-restaurant division. In 1996 that division was split into its component companies. The resulting firm, Ruby Tuesday, Inc., managed operations of its own brand, as well as the L & N Seafood Grill, Silver Spoon Café, Mozzarella's Café, The American Café, and Tia's Tex-Mex. The company's restaurant support center moved from Mobile to Maryville, Tennessee in 1998. A training and development center was constructed as part of the new headquarters. The company sold its non-Ruby Tuesday holdings to Specialty Restaurant Group LLC in November 2000.

In 2007 Ruby Tuesday purchased a casual Asian restaurant in Knoxville called "Wok Hay". It converted one of its stand alone restaurants into a second Wok Hay location in 2008. Also in 2007 the Ruby Tuesday chain began a three-year, $75 million menu makeover and remodeling project. As part of the advertising campaign announcing the changes, the company created a web video purporting to show them demolishing the last "old style" Ruby Tuesday. Using special effects, the filmmakers made it appear as if the company had accidentally demolished a neighboring restaurant.

The chain peaked at more than 900 locations in 44 states and 13 countries. In the 2010s the chain suffered declining revenues and closed more than 100 locations. In 2017 the publicly-traded company was acquired by NRD Capital Management of Atlanta, Georgia for $146 million ($2.40 per share).

Ruby Tuesday's footprint contracted to about 421 locations at the beginning of the Coronavirus pandemic. The company declared Chapter 11 bankruptcy in October of that year, closing another 185 locations that had been temporarily shuttered since spring.

Birmingham area locations

Former Five Points South location in January 2009

Former locations

The Five Points South location was built close to the sidewalk with parking in the rear under an agreement with the City of Birmingham in its efforts to promote urban, rather than suburban-style redevelopment in the area.

Proposed locations

References

  • Nabbefeld, Joe (December 26, 1993) "Downtown revitalization notches number of gains." The Birmingham News
  • "Ruby Tuesday (restaurant)" (March 2, 2010) Wikipedia - accessed March 6, 2010
  • Cooper, Lauren B. (March 5, 2010) "Ruby Tuesday on Southside closes after 16 years." Birmingham Business Journal
  • Hufford, Austen (October 16, 2017) "Ruby Tuesday to Be Taken Private in $146 Million Deal." The Wall Street Journal
  • Gore, Leada (October 12, 2020) "Ruby Tuesday bankruptcy: Restaurant chain closing 185 locations." The Birmingham News

External links

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