Ruth's Hospitality Group controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2020
Paycheck Protection Program loan controversy
Two subsidiaries received $20 million in PPP loans. Although restaurant-specific eligibility rules allowed businesses to qualify based on employees per location, the loans prompted criticism because the parent company was publicly traded and had access to capital markets. The company announced that it would return the funds.