It’s the longest running restaurant rumor in Wichita, apparently, and there’s not a shred of truth to it – yet.
Amidst all the Wild West World hoopla last week, we made a few calls to check out the persistent reports that Ruth’s Chris Steak House is headed for Bradley Fair – depending on the rumor to replace Cibola, which could be bound for Olive Tree space.
Not true, say everyone from George Laham to the Ruth’s Chris people themselves. In fact, there’s no space available at Olive Tree and Cibola officials say they’re set at Bradley Fair for the long-term.
However … Ruth’s Chris is working on a secondary market plan for smaller markets such as Wichita. There continue to be reports of a franchisee’s interest in Wichita and there are no absolutes in the restaurant industry.
Just another 18 months or so with no Wichita project on the drawing board.