The Habit Restaurants, Inc. to Announce Fourth Qua

IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 17, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Habit Restaurants, Inc. (Nasdaq: HABT ) (“The Habit”), today announced that it plans to release its fourth quarter and full year 2016 financial results for the period ended December 27, 2016 on March 2, 2017 shortly after the market closes.

In connection with the earnings release, The Habit will host a conference call to discuss its fourth quarter and full year 2016 financial results on Thursday, March 2, 2017 at 5:00 PM Eastern Time. Hosting the call will be Russ Bendel, chief executive officer and president, and Ira Fils, chief financial officer.

All interested parties are welcome to participate on the live call. The conference call can be accessed live over the phone by dialing (855) 327-6837 or for international callers by dialing (778) 327-3988. A replay will be available after the call and can be accessed by dialing (844) 512-2921 or for international callers by dialing (412) 317-6671; the passcode is 10002354. The replay will be available until Thursday, March 9, 2017.

The conference call will also be webcast live from the Company's Investor Relations website at ir.habitburger.com under the “Events” section. An archive of the webcast will be available at the same location on the website shortly after the call has concluded.

About The Habit Restaurants, Inc. The Habit Burger Grill is a fast casual restaurant concept that specializes in preparing fresh, made-to-order char-grilled burgers and sandwiches featuring USDA choice tri-tip steak, grilled chicken and sushi-grade albacore tuna cooked over an open flame. The first Habit opened in Santa Barbara, California in 1969. The Habit has since grown to over 170 restaurants in 10 states throughout California, Arizona, Utah, New Jersey, Florida, Idaho, Virginia, Nevada, Washington and Maryland as well as two international locations.

Contacts Investors: (949) 943-8692 HabitIR@habitburger.com Media: (949) 943-8691 Media@habitburger.com