The Orlando, Florida-based owner of Olive Garden and other chains has finished its $715 million deal to buy Winter Park, Florida-based Ruth’s Hospitality Group.
Darden Restaurants completed the deal Wednesday after first revealing it May 3.
Ruth’s has 81 company-owned or operated Ruth’s Chris Steak House restaurants and 74 franchised locations worldwide, making it Darden’s fourth largest brand by store count. Only Olive Garden, LongHorn Steakhouse, and Cheddar’s have more restaurants within the company.
