RYAN Ryans Restaurant

Ryan's Announces Appointment of New Director GREER, S.C., Oct. 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Ryan's Restaurant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:RYAN) today announced that its Board of Directors has nominated Vivian A. Wong as a new, independent director of the Company. Ms. Wong will fill the position vacated by James D. Cockman. Ms. Wong will stand for election along with six current directors, who are elected for a one-year term, at the Company's Annual Meeting of Shareholders, which will be held on Monday, April 11, 2005. "Ms. Wong's expertise in business will be a true asset to the Board and the Company," said Charles. D. Way, Chairman. "We are delighted that Ms. Wong has accepted the Board's nomination." Ms. Wong is currently Chairwoman of Pacific Gateway Capital Group, LLC, a company specializing in bi-lateral US-China trade and investment. She is also involved in various real estate investments and the development of hotels, shopping centers, retail centers and golf courses through the Southeast. DATASOURCE: Ryan's Restaurant Group CONTACT: Charles D. Way, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Ryan's Restaurant Group, Inc., +1-864-879-1000 Web site: http://www.ryansrg.com/

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