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Rick’s Cabaret International, Inc. (NASDAQ: RICK), the leading chain of gentlemen’s clubs, said sales at its nightclubs in January rose 20.75 percent over January 2009, while same club sales climbed 14.65 percent over the previous January.

Ruth’s Hospitality Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: RUTH) announced today that at the Special Meeting of Stockholders of the Company held on February 9, 2010, stockholders voted in favor of each of the four proposals on the meeting agenda.

Worldwide revenue declined 4% due to the negative impact from foreign currency translation and refranchising. Excluding these items, revenue increased 5%.

For the fourth quarter of 2009, revenue decreased $14.0 million or 6.9 percent to $188.9 million, from $202.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2008. Same-store sales at O’Charley’s company-operated restaurants declined by 7.3 percent in the quarter, as a 0.2 percent increase in guest count was offset by a 7.5 percent decline in average check to $12.23.

Worldwide comparable sales were negative 2.0 percent compared to positive 2.9 percent in the same period last year

For the quarter ended December 27, 2009, net income increased by 22.8% to $1,052,000 or $0.19 per diluted share, as compared to $857,000 or $0.14 per diluted share for the quarter ended December 28, 2008. Total revenue increased to $11,224,000, as compared to $10,620,000 during the quarter ended December 28, 2008.

CKE Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE: CKR) announced today period thirteen company-operated same-store sales for the period ended January 25, 2010, for Carl’s Jr.(R) and Hardee’s(R).

Chain Surpasses $3 billion in Annual Sales During Down Year for Industry

Granite City Food & Brewery Ltd. (NASDAQ: GCFB) announced today that following the company’s 1 for 6 share combination, the closing bid price of its common stock has been at $1.00 per share or greater for at least 10 consecutive business days.

The Steak n Shake Company (NYSE:SNS) announces fiscal first quarter 2010 results and change in corporate name