Single Mom to Entrepreneur – Ruth Fertel and the Story of Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse

Описание: Ruth Fertel was a single mom with no restaurant experience — but with relentless drive and a willingness to bet on herself, she built Ruth’s Chris Steak House into one of the most iconic brands in fine dining.

In this Ed Talk Media documentary in our Inspirational Entrepreneur series, discover how Ruth turned a failing steakhouse into a sizzling success, all while raising two sons, cutting her own steaks, and proving the doubters wrong.

🍴 Bought Chris Steak House in 1965
🔥 Rebuilt after a devastating fire in 1976
💼 70+ locations before her 1999 exit

Ruth Fertel wasn’t just a restaurateur — she was a trailblazing entrepreneur who built something legendary from the ground up.

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👇 Chapters / Timestamps:
00:00 Who was Ruth Fertel?
00:15 Single Mom and Motivation
02:30 Buying Chris Steak House
03:45 The name “Ruth’s Chris” explained
04:30 All-female staff and values
05:00 Great steaks-fine business
06:10 Ruth's Legacy and Inspiration
07:00 Final thoughts

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