HABT Habit Restaurants Inc

The Habit Restaurants, Inc. (Nasdaq:HABT) (“The Habit”), today announced that it plans to release its first quarter 2018 financial results for the period ended March 27, 2018 on May 2, 2018 shortly after the market closes.

In connection with the earnings release, The Habit will host a conference call to discuss its first quarter 2018 financial results on Wednesday, May 2, 2018 at 4:30 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 10004556. The replay will be available until Wednesday, May 9, 2018.

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 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 220 restaurants in 11 states throughout California, Arizona, Utah, New Jersey, Florida, Idaho, Virginia, Nevada, Washington, Maryland and Pennsylvania as well as three international locations.

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