The Habit Restaurants, Inc. to Announce First Quar

IRVINE, Calif., April 17, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Habit Restaurants, Inc. (Nasdaq: HABT ) (“The Habit”), today announced that it plans to release its first quarter 2017 financial results for the period ended March 28, 2017 on May 3, 2017 shortly after the market closes.

In connection with the earnings release, The Habit will host a conference call to discuss its first quarter 2017 financial results on Wednesday, May 3, 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 10002793. The replay will be available until Wednesday, May 10, 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 burger-centric, fast casual restaurant concept that specializes in preparing fresh, made-to-order chargrilled burgers and sandwiches featuring USDA choice tri-tip steak, grilled chicken and sushi-grade albacore tuna cooked over an open flame. In addition, it features fresh made-to-order salads and an appealing selection of sides, shakes and malts. The Habit was named the "best tasting burger in America" in July 2014 in a comprehensive survey conducted by one of America's leading consumer magazines. The first Habit opened in Santa Barbara, California in 1969. The Habit has since grown to over 175 restaurants in 10 states throughout California, Arizona, Utah, New Jersey, Florida, Idaho, Virginia, Nevada, Washington and Maryland as well as two international locations. More information is available at  www.habitburger.com . 

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