I'm doubtful they'll do anything to fix their food or service. Those things cost money. What's the quote from The Wire? "The whole world shines sh*t and calls it gold."

Marketing is much cheaper than delivering a good product. Maybe they can hire Larry the Cable Guy to lean against the Salad Bar and have open his maw in a commercial (he could high five the fat guy from Smashmouth that had his restaurant punked by the Times food critic for bonus points).

I've never been to Blackberry Farm, though it looks fancy and like they might be able to make something edible. Very little trickle down though, I'm guessing. (But I haven't eaten at a Ruby Tuesday since leaving Tennessee).

I questioned in another post: Are there any big name examples of where private equity / hedge fund operators (aka corporate raiders) have resurrected a dying company instead of sucking it dry?

Ruby's owners; (link...)

I agree the food won't change much, but I bet downtown Maryville does.