Alan Vituli

Director/Board Member at Ruths Chris Steak House /3 Franchises/

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Alan Vituli is currently a Director at Ruths Chris Steak House.
He was previously the Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at Carrols Corp.
and Carrols Restaurant Group, Inc. He was also the Chairman at Fiesta Restaurant Group, Inc. Additionally, he served as a Director at Pollo Tropical, Inc. and was the National Director-Mergers & Acquisitions at Coopers & Lybrand LLP.
He was a Senior Vice President at Smith Barney Harris Upham & Co., Inc. Lastly, he served as an Independent Non-Employee Director at Ruth's Hospitality Group, Inc. from 2003 to 2017.

Alan Vituli active positions

Companies	Position	Start
Ruths Chris Steak House /3 Franchises/ Ruths Chris Steak House /3 Franchises/ RestaurantsConsumer Services Part of Darden Restaurants, Inc., Ruths Chris Steak House /3 Franchises/ is a global chain of upscale steak houses founded by Ruth Fertel 58 years ago. The company is based in Kansas City, MO. The company remains true to its heritage and has more than 150 restaurant locations around the world, where guests can enjoy sizzling steaks served on 500-degree plates and make their best memories. Ruths Chris Steak House /3 Franchises was acquired by Ruth's Hospitality Group, Inc., part of Darden Restaurants, Inc. from June 15, 2023 on September 10, 2007 for $13.25 million.	Director/Board Member	-

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Former positions of Alan Vituli

Companies	Position	End
RUTH'S HOSPITALITY GROUP, INC.	Director/Board Member	2017-05-26
FIESTA RESTAURANT GROUP, INC.	Chief Executive Officer	2011-08-14
CARROLS RESTAURANT GROUP, INC.	Chairman	2012-01-15
Pollo Tropical, Inc. Pollo Tropical, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Pollo Tropical, Inc. specializes in the operation of fast-casual, ethnic restaurants. It offers grilled chicken, platters, sandwiches and wraps, chicken chops, family meals, salads and soups, side dishes, and desserts. The firm also provides salsa bars, drive-thru, catering, and franchising services. The company was founded by Larry J. Harris and Stuart I. Harris in 1988 and is headquartered in Miami, FL.	Director/Board Member	1997-12-31
Smith Barney Harris Upham & Co., Inc.	Corporate Officer/Principal	1984-12-31

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Listed companies	1
FIESTA RESTAURANT GROUP, INC.	Consumer Services

Private companies	7
Carrols Restaurant Group, Inc. Carrols Restaurant Group, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Carrols Restaurant Group, Inc. engages in the operation of restaurants under the Burger King and Popeyes brands. It serves flame-broiled whopper sandwich, hamburgers, chicken and other specialty sandwiches, fries, salads, breakfast items, smoothies, frappes, and other snacks. The company was founded in 1960 and is headquartered in Syracuse, NY.	Consumer Services
Smith Barney Harris Upham & Co., Inc.	Finance
Coopers & Lybrand LLP	Commercial Services
Pollo Tropical, Inc. Pollo Tropical, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Pollo Tropical, Inc. specializes in the operation of fast-casual, ethnic restaurants. It offers grilled chicken, platters, sandwiches and wraps, chicken chops, family meals, salads and soups, side dishes, and desserts. The firm also provides salsa bars, drive-thru, catering, and franchising services. The company was founded by Larry J. Harris and Stuart I. Harris in 1988 and is headquartered in Miami, FL.	Consumer Services
Ruths Chris Steak House /3 Franchises/ Ruths Chris Steak House /3 Franchises/ RestaurantsConsumer Services Part of Darden Restaurants, Inc., Ruths Chris Steak House /3 Franchises/ is a global chain of upscale steak houses founded by Ruth Fertel 58 years ago. The company is based in Kansas City, MO. The company remains true to its heritage and has more than 150 restaurant locations around the world, where guests can enjoy sizzling steaks served on 500-degree plates and make their best memories. Ruths Chris Steak House /3 Franchises was acquired by Ruth's Hospitality Group, Inc., part of Darden Restaurants, Inc. from June 15, 2023 on September 10, 2007 for $13.25 million.	Consumer Services
Ruth's Hospitality Group, Inc. Ruth's Hospitality Group, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Ruth's Hospitality Group, Inc. engages in the development and operation of fine dining restaurants. It operates through the Company Owned Steakhouse Restaurants and Franchise Operations segments. The Company-Owned Steakhouse Restaurants segment operates restaurants under the Ruth's Chris Steak House brand. The Franchise Operations segment includes franchisee-owned Ruth's Chris Steak House restaurants. The company was founded by Ruth Fertel in 1965 and is headquartered in Winter Park, FL.	Consumer Services
Carrols Corp. Carrols Corp. RestaurantsConsumer Services Carrols Corp. operates fast food restaurants in the United States, as a franchisee of Burger King Corporation. The company owns and operates restaurants under the Burger King brand. The company was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in Syracuse, NY.	Consumer Services

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