RUTH’S HOSPITALITY GROUP, INC.AMENDED AND RESTATED AUDIT COMMITTEE CHARTEROrganizationThis charter governs the operations of the Audit Committee (the “Committee”) of Ruth’sHospitality Group, Inc. (the "Company") and how the Committee carries out its responsibilities,including the structure, processes, and membership requirements. The Committee shall review andreassess the charter at least annually and obtain the Board's approval of any amendments to thecharter. Members of the Committee shall be members of, and appointed by, the Board. TheCommittee shall be comprised of three or more members. Each member of the Committee shall be"independent" within the meaning of the applicable listing rules of NASDAQ Stock Market, Inc.,Rule 10A-3 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the rules and regulations of theSecurities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), as determined by the Board. This charter shall bedeemed to incorporate automatically any changes or updates to such requirements.Each member of the Committee must be able to read and understand fundamental financialstatements, including a balance sheet, income statement and cash flow statement. At least onemember of the Committee shall meet the financial sophistication standard as set forth in theapplicable listing rules of the NASDAQ Stock Market, Inc., and shall be deemed an "audit committeefinancial expert," as determined by the rules and regulations of the SEC. The existence of suchmember ...