HOUSTON, Nov. 3, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- A subsidiary of
RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: RICK) today named
Shannon Glaser as Vice President of
Franchise and Concept Development of the fast-growing Bombshells
Restaurant & Bar chain.
With more than 15 years of experience in all aspects of retail
franchising, Ms. Glaser most recently was Senior Director of
Franchise and Development of the 78-unit Twin Peaks sports bar
restaurant chain, where she was instrumental in the company's
growth.
During her six and a half years at Twin Peaks, Ms. Glaser sold
more than 120 franchise commitments, generating millions of dollars
in upfront fees. To date, 50 of these units have opened, building
Twin Peaks' reputation as one of the nation's fastest growing
restaurant chains.
"We are delighted to have Shannon join us," said Eric Langan, RCI President and CEO. "With her
proven track record, we are confident she will reach our goal of 80
to 100 Bombshells franchise units over the next 5-10 years."
"Shannon is the next step in Bombshells' growth," said
David Simmons, Director of
Restaurant Operations. "She is highly respected amongst her peers
in the industry as an innovative leader with high integrity."
"After building two franchises from the ground up, I look
forward to expanding Bombshells into a national brand," Ms. Glaser
said. "The themed casual dining segment with sports bar draw has a
strong appeal to a broad spectrum of guests. Bombshells will be an
exciting opportunity for key multi-unit operators looking for a
concept with an exceptional average unit volume of $4 million plus."
Bombshells is the first military-themed chain in the sports
bar/casual dining segment. It comes alive through its hangar-like
design, attractive Bombshells Girls with military inspired
uniforms, full bar, scratch kitchen, big flat screen TVs, DJs and
live music, huge patio, and energetic atmosphere.
Attracting singles, couples, and families, Bombshells does a
strong lunch, dinner and late night business. RCI has seven
company-owned units open or under development. Franchises can be
sold in all 50 states. For more information, contact Ms. Glaser at
shannon@bmbfran.com or visit www.bombshellsfranchise.com.
Ms. Glaser, 35, started her career in 2000 with Images 4 Kids,
expanding the family-owned children's daycare photography concept
to 100 franchisees, providing mothers across the country with the
opportunity to own their own business with the flexibility to raise
their children.
She joined Twin Peaks In 2010, establishing its franchise
department, and was accountable for the entire development cycle,
including strategy, sales, awareness, and relationship management.
Twin Peaks became a national brand, named to Restaurant
Business magazine's "The Future 50" list of fast-growing
chains.
Ms. Glaser graduated from the University of
North Texas with a major in finance, and earned an MBA in
Marketing Management and Global Business from the University of Dallas. She is a Certified Franchise
Executive, issued by the International Franchise Association.
About RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: RICK)
With 41 units, RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc., through its
subsidiaries, is the country's leading company in gentlemen clubs
and sports bars/restaurants. Clubs in New
York City, Miami,
Philadelphia, Charlotte, Dallas/Ft. Worth, Houston, Minneapolis, and other cities operate under
brand names, such as "Rick's Cabaret," "XTC," "Club Onyx," "Vivid
Cabaret," "Jaguars" and "Tootsie's Cabaret." Sports
bars/restaurants operate under the brand name "Bombshells." Please
visit http://www.rcihospitality.com/
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