Ryan's Restaurant Group, Inc. Reports Sales Results for October 2005

Ryan's Restaurant Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: RYAN) reported sales results for the 5-week period ending November 2, 2005 (October). Same-store sales for October increased by 1.4%. Other details and comments follow:

Feb 11, 2006 - 10:38

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                                                October

                                                  2005



    Total sales (000's)                        $76,300

    Change from prior year                         +1%



    Average unit sales:

    Same stores (open at least 18 mos.)          +1.4%

    All stores (includes new units)              +2.1%