The Habit Restaurants, Inc. Appoints Joseph J. Kadow to the Board of Directors
September 28 2015 - 4:01PM
The Habit Restaurants, Inc. (Nasdaq:HABT) ("The Habit"), today
announced the appointment of Joseph J. Kadow to its Board of
Directors effective September 28, 2015. In addition to serving on
the Board of Directors, Mr. Kadow will serve on The Habit's Audit
Committee and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee.
"We are very pleased to welcome Joe to our Board of Directors,"
said Russ Bendel, President and Chief Executive Officer of The
Habit Restaurants, Inc. "Joe brings with him extensive legal,
communication and government relations experience. He is also a 20
year veteran of the restaurant industry and serves on the Board of
Directors of the National Restaurant Association, both of which
will be a great asset to The Habit during this very exciting time
of growth for our brand."
Mr. Kadow is currently Executive Vice President, Chief Legal
Officer of Bloomin' Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ:BLMN). Mr. Kadow joined
Bloomin' Brands in 1994 as Vice President and General Counsel.
Prior to joining Bloomin' Brands (f/k/a OSI Restaurant Partners,
Inc.), Mr. Kadow was a partner in the Orlando, Florida office of
the national law firm of Baker Hostetler.
Mr. Kadow is Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of the
National Restaurant Association and will serve as Chairman in 2016.
Mr. Kadow graduated from the University of Scranton in 1978 with a
Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting. He received his Juris
Doctor degree from the Dickinson School of Law at Pennsylvania
State University in 1981.
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 char-grilled 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
more than 120 restaurants in 12 markets throughout California,
Arizona, Florida, Nevada, New Jersey and Utah.
CONTACT: Investors:
(949) 943-8692
HabitIR@habitburger.com
Media:
(949) 943-8691
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