RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc. subsidiaries own and operate upscale gentlemen's clubs and restaurants. Other activities include websites and a media division. Founded in 1983, the Rick's Cabaret brand pioneered the creation of elegant gentlemen's clubs featuring beautiful topless dancers and high quality restaurant service. Since going public in 1995, we have transformed into a leading hospitality holding company. Our subsidiaries own and operate over forty establishments under multiple brands throughout the nation. Our name changed to RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc. in 2014. We are listed on The NASDAQ Global Market under the symbol Rick.
Our subsidiaries have built powerful brand name awareness for their upscale environments and enjoyable adult entertainment. Anna Nicole Smith met her oil billionaire husband while dancing at Rick's Cabaret and many performers have become Penthouse Pets and Playboy Playmates.
Forbes named RCI Hospitality Holdings one of America's 200 Best Small Companies since 2008. We have been profiled in The Wall Street Journal, Fortune, MarketWatch, Corporate Board Member, Smart Money, USA Today, The New York Daily News and other publications. The Rick's Cabaret-NYC Steakhouse is listed in Zagat's New York Nightlife and included in the TONY 100 list of fine Manhattan dining establishments by Time Out New York. Options in RICK are traded on the Chicago Board of Options Exchange (CBOE).
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