SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Levi & Korsinsky, LLP Announces the Commencement of an Investigation Into Possible Securities Fraud Violations by Certain Officers and Directors of Ruby Tuesday, Inc.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Levi & Korsinsky announces it has commenced an investigation of Ruby Tuesday, Inc. ("Ruby Tuesday" or the "Company") RT concerning possible violations of federal securities laws in connection with the Company's disappointing financial results for the fiscal 2016 third quarter. After reporting a loss of $3.1 million for the quarter, CEO James Buettgen said in a statement, "our third quarter was a volatile period affected by weather, softness in the casual dining industry and increased promotional activity by our peers." The Company also announced that its CFO, Jill Golder, was leaving the Company effective April 11, 2016. To obtain additional information about the investigation, go to:

http://zlk.9nl.com/ruby-tuesday-rt

or contact Eduard Korsinsky, Esq. either via email at ek@zlk.com or by telephone at (212) 363-7500, toll-free: (877) 363-5972.

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