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GREER, S.C., Jan. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Ryans Restaurant Group,
Inc. (Nasdaq: RYAN) today reported sales results for the 4-week period
("December") and the three months ("4th Quarter") ending December 28, 2005.
Same-store sales for December decreased by 0.7%, but increased by 0.5% during
the quarter. Other details follow:
(Unaudited)
December 4th Quarter
2005 2005
Total sales (000s) $57,800 $196,900
Change from prior year +1% +2%
Average unit sales:
Same stores (open at least 18 mos.) -0.7% +0.5%
All stores (all Ryans units) +1.3% +2.4%
Management noted that severe weather often affects sales results during
the winter months and that, in particular, snow storms across the Midwest
impacted sales results during the second week of December.
At December 28, 2005, the Company owned and operated 338 restaurants.
Financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2005 are expected
to be released on February 1, 2006. In addition, the Companys next
accounting period consists of 5 weeks, ending also on February 1, 2006.
Forward-Looking Information: In accordance with the safe harbor
provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, the
Company cautions that the statements in this press release that are forward-
looking involve risks and uncertainties that may impact the Companys actual
results of operations. For a more thorough discussion of these risks,
uncertainties and other factors, please refer to the Companys Annual Report
on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2004.
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