RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc.

RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc. is a prominent hospitality and entertainment company primarily engaged in the ownership and operation of upscale adult nightclubs and sports bars/restaurants across the United States. Founded in 1983 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, the company's mission is to acquire, develop, and operate unique entertainment venues that generate robust revenues and offer exceptional value to its customers and shareholders.

The company's portfolio is diversified across two main segments: Nightclubs and Bombshells. The Nightclubs segment includes numerous adult entertainment venues operating under various brands such as Rick's Cabaret, Jaguars Club, Tootsie's Cabaret, XTC Cabaret, Club Onyx, Hoops Cabaret and Sports Bar, and Scarlett's Cabaret. The Bombshells segment comprises a chain of military-themed sports bars and restaurants. Additionally, RCI Hospitality Holdings owns ED Publications, Inc., a media company that serves the adult club industry through websites, magazines, and trade shows.

In recent leadership changes, Travis Reese was appointed Interim President and CEO in November 2025, and subsequently became Chairman of the Board in January 2026, following Eric Langan's stepping down from the CEO role. The company is currently implementing a five-year capital allocation plan focused on improving operational efficiency, strategic acquisitions, and shareholder returns, including an expanded share repurchase program. RCI Hospitality Holdings reported mixed sales results for the first quarter of fiscal 2026 and received an extension from Nasdaq for delayed quarterly report filings. The company and several executives were also indicted in September 2025 in New York on bribery and tax fraud allegations, which the company denies.