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                                                                     Exhibit 99



                                  Attachment A
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
AUGUST 5, 1997
FT. LAUDERDALE, FL



ROADHOUSE GRILL, INC. (NASDAQ "GRLL") SEEKS NEW CEO/PRESIDENT

Roadhouse Grill, Inc. today announced the resignation of J. David Toole, III as
President and CEO who has left to pursue other interests.

Mr. Toole, noted: "The Company has reached a size where it makes sense to bring
in a seasoned industry veteran to take the Company to the next level." The
Board of Directors has retained a leading executive search firm to assist in
the search for a new President and CEO with experience in growth situations.
K.P. Tan, Chairman of the Board, stated that "during this transition period, I
have every confidence that the current management team will further the positive
momentum underway. Until a new President and CEO is appointed, Brad Haber, VP
of Operations, and Dennis Jones, EVP/CFO, will report directly to the Board of
Directors." 

Roadhouse Grill, Inc. currently owns and operates 39 restaurants and franchises
or licenses eight full-service, casual dining restaurants under the name
"Roadhouse Grill". The Roadhouse Grill concept offers a fun, value-oriented
dining experience that features premium quality grilled entrees and friendly
service consistent with the Company's motto "Good Food and a Smile... That's
Roadhouse Style!" The comfortable, entertaining roadhouse setting is designed
to appeal to a broad range of customers, including business people, couples,
singles and particularly families.