NEW YORK, May 2, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Ruby Tuesday, Inc. ("Ruby Tuesday" or the "Company") (NYSE: RT). Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at rswilloughby@pomlaw.com or 888-476-6529, ext. 237.

The investigation concerns whether Ruby Tuesday and certain of its officers and/or directors have violated Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

On April 7, 2016, post-market, the Company issued a press release characterizing its third quarter as "a volatile period affected by weather, softness in the casual dining industry, and increased promotional activity by our peers," and updating its full-year adjusted net income per share guidance to $0.05 to $0.08, compared to previous guidance in the range of $0.12 to $0.17. On a conference call that same day, the Company's Vice President of Finance reiterated the reduced guidance.

On this news, shares of Ruby Tuesday fell $0.62, or 11.8%, to close at $4.60 on April 8, 2016.

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CONTACT:
Robert S. Willoughby
Pomerantz LLP
rswilloughby@pomlaw.com

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