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Ruby Tuesday Partners with Batrus Hollweg to Improve Selection of New Employees

04/14/09, Maryville, TN

Ruby Tuesday, Inc., one of the nation's leading casual dining restaurant brands and a pioneer in the foodservice industry, announced today that it has selected Batrus Hollweg International (BHI) to provide assistance with the selection of team members from the growing number of candidates for management opportunities at the company.

"The tremendous value and culture of Ruby Tuesday have been created by our people and their dedication to preparing and serving great food in a comfortable and welcoming atmosphere with gracious hospitality," said Rob LeBoeuf, Senior Vice President and Chief People Officer. "We are partnering with BHI to identify prospective team members who are not only qualified and capable but who will also love their job, fit in with the company culture, and grow and flourish in their work environment."

For nearly four decades, BHI has been successful in foodservice and other industries by helping them select, develop and retain top talent that is a "best fit" for the organization. BHI will provide Ruby Tuesday with proven restaurant industry competency models and identify attributes and capabilities that match the company's brand vision. It will also pinpoint factors that can be used as levers for organizational change. BHI's success in this area includes saving one company an estimated $2,160,000 on management turnover costs in 2008 by selecting and developing the best-fit job candidates.

"Ruby Tuesday is staying focused on the basics and on what matters most: people who love what they do and take the satisfaction of their guests personally", said Lewis Hollweg, PhD. of BHI. "This new focus will not only help them during uncertain times like these, but it will create a positive, memorable experience to bring people back as loyal guests when the economy rebounds."

About Ruby Tuesday
Ruby Tuesday was founded more than 35 years ago, when current Chairman and CEO Sandy Beall opened the first restaurant near the University of Tennessee in Knoxville in 1972. Since then, the company has grown to over 900 company-owned and franchised restaurants in 46 states, the District of Columbia, 14 foreign countries, and Puerto Rico and Guam.

Ruby Tuesday, Inc. is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: RT - News). More information about the company may be found at www.rubytuesday.com or call (865) 379-5647.

About Batrus Hollweg International

Dallas based Batrus Hollweg International (BHI) is a leading human capital consulting firm specializing in High Definition Assessment Science™-- assessing and developing people to drive organizational results. With 39 years of experience, BHI provides companies with objective, quantifiable solutions for: selecting the best talent; minimizing hiring mistakes; growing internal talent; aligning talent competencies with business goals; gauging company climate to identify barriers and leverage points; and filling the succession planning pipeline with more precision.

For more information, please visit http://www.batrushollweg.com or call 800-274-4541.

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