Ruth’s names head of Mitchell’s division
Orlando Business Journal
Ruth’s Hospitality Group Inc. has appointed a former executive of several national chains to head up its Mitchell’s Fish Market division.
Sam Tancredi, a 30-year restaurant industry veteran, will take on the role of senior vice president and chief operating officer of the Heathrow-based company’s Fish Market division.
Ruth’s Hospitality (Nasdaq: RUTH) in February acquired 19 Mitchell’s Fish Markets and three steakhouses from Columbus-based Cameron Mitchell Restaurants LLC.
Tancredi comes to Ruth’s Hospitality after being a franchisee and chief operating officer of six Paradise Bakery & Cafe eateries in Indianapolis. Prior to that, he also had served in management, franchisee and development positions for nine Bonefish Grill restaurants, the former Chi Chi’s restaurant chain, former The Magic Pan concept in Boston and a 12-year stint with Tampa-based Outback Steakhouse Inc.
He is expected to bring “invaluable experience and knowledge” to the Mitchell’s Fish Market division as Ruth’s Hospitality develops the brand, said Michael O’Donnell, president and chief executive officer, in a prepared statement.
“His entrepreneurship, expertise in concept development and leadership in the seafood category makes him a perfect addition to our team,” O’Donnell said in the statement.
Ruth’s Hospitality, which focuses on the upscale dining segment, has more than 150 company- and franchisee-owned locations worldwide. It owns the Ruth’s Chris Steak House, Mitchell’s Fish Market, Mitchell’s Steakhouse and Cameron’s Steakhouse concepts.
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