(Lancaster, CA) May 16, 2018 – Burger fans shouldn’t fear missing out on special events at the new Habit Burger Grill opening with a drive-thru in Lancaster at 1037 West Avenue K. It’s easy to be in the know – join The Habit’s CharClub! Members of the The Habit Burger’s CharClub will be treated to exclusive food specials before the restaurant opens on May 30.

Local CharClub members will receive an exclusive invitation to enjoy any of three pre-opening events before the store’s grand opening, including:

• Free Burger Day: The first 200 guests in line will receive a free award-winning Charburger, fries and a drink.
• Free Habit Day: The first 200 guests in line will receive a delicious chargrilled meal from one of our preset menus.

To join the CharClub, guests can visit http://www.habitburger.com/lancaster to sign up and receive an invitation.

As part of The Habit Burger Grill’s commitment to the community, all are welcome to join in a fundraising event on Sunday, May 27, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., supporting Lancaster High School with 100% of the proceeds going back to the school.

The more than 2,800-square-foot Habit restaurant seats 81 people, plus additional patio seating for 14 guests. The restaurant will be open Monday – Saturday, 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 p.m. with the drive-thru remaining open until midnight, and Sunday, 10:30 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. with the drive-thru remaining open until 11:00 p.m.

Better burgers are just the beginning at The Habit where the menu also includes hand-cut salads, grilled sandwiches including line-caught, sushi grade ahi tuna, fresh chicken, and hand-filleted marinated grilled tri-tip, and sides including onion rings, sweet potato and French fries, and tempura green beans. Guests can choose from a variety of peppers, lemons, limes, and sauces at a complimentary condiment bar to customize the flavor of their meal.

The Habit is known for its award-winning Charburger which features 100% fresh, never frozen ground beef grilled over an open flame and topped with melted cheese, caramelized onions, pickles, fresh tomato, crisp lettuce, and mayo served on a toasted bun. Their restaurants have been serving the Best Tasting Burger in America exactly this way since the first Habit opened in 1969.

Connect with The Habit on social media at facebook.com/habitburger, instagram.com/habitburgergrill, twitter.com/habitburger  and youtube.com/habittube.

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 ahi 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, Pennsylvania, Washington and Maryland as well as three international locations. More information is available at www.habitburger.com.

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Funds will help No Kid Hungry Provide Nearly Six Million Meals to Kids in Need

(IRVINE, CA) – The Habit Restaurant, Inc. (Nasdaq: HABT) teamed up with ALT 98.7’s The Woody Show to help put an end to childhood hunger, raising more than $585,000 to help No Kid Hungry provide nearly six million meals to kids and families who are unsure of where their next meal is coming from.

For the third year in a row, The Habit participated in Dine Out for No Kid Hungry, a national, restaurant-led campaign that raises critical funds and awareness about childhood hunger in America. Over the course of three years, The Habit Burger Grill has donated more than $1.2 million to No Kid Hungry in their mission to end childhood hunger in the US. This year The Habit also partnered with ALT 98.7’s The Woody Show to spread the word about the fundraiser through the radio show, social media, events and the station’s #ALLIN sticker campaign. The Woody Show contributed an additional $2,500 to the effort.

“Together with our guests we are honored to support children and families in need across the country,” said Russ Bendel, CEO of The Habit Burger Grill. “We want to thank every one of our guests who donated in support of this effort. It will make a difference.”

“We are incredibly grateful for the support from The Habit Burger Grill and the Woody Show during this year’s Dine Out for No Kid Hungry campaign,” said Diana Hovey, Senior Vice President of Dine Out for No Kid Hungry. “The Habit Burger Grill has been an amazing partner for the last three years, and the collaboration with The Woody Show helped them surpass their goals and beat their 2016 fundraising total. With the help of committed partners like The Habit Burger Grill, No Kid Hungry is helping children in need all over the country get the food they need to succeed.”

“We were ecstatic to have teamed up again with The Habit and No Kid Hungry to help end childhood hunger this past September. We are more than honored to be a part of raising $585,000 for No Kid Hungry and to help provide 5.8 million meals to kids in need. We can’t begin to thank enough for helping us exceed the fundraising goal this year.”

The purpose of No Kid Hungry is to make childhood hunger a thing of the past.  In partnership with local programs, No Kid Hungry provides meals, and works with families on how to shop on a budget and cook healthier meals.

About No Kid Hungry

No child should go hungry in America, but 1 in 6 kids will face hunger this year. Using proven, practical solutions, No Kid Hungry is ending childhood hunger today by ensuring that kids start the day with a nutritious breakfast, eat healthy summer meals, and families learn the skills they need to shop and cook on a budget. When we all work together, we can make sure kids get the healthy food they need. No Kid Hungry is a campaign of national anti-hunger organization Share Our Strength. Join us at NoKidHungry.org.

About The Habit Burger Grill

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 190 restaurants in 11 states throughout California, Arizona, Utah, New Jersey, Florida, Idaho, Virginia, Nevada, Pennsylvania, Washington and Maryland as well as two international locations. More information is available at www.habitburger.com.

About iHeart Media

ALT 98.7 is owned and operated by iHeartMedia. iHeartMedia Los Angeles owns and operates KRRL-FM, KYSR-FM, KIIS-FM, KOST-FM, KBIG-FM, KLAC-AM, KFI-AM, KEIB-AM and is part of iHeartMedia.  With over a quarter of a billion monthly listeners in the U.S. and over 85 million social followers, iHeartMedia has the largest national reach of any radio or television outlet in America. As the leader in multiplatform connections, it also serves over 150 local markets through 858 owned radio stations, and the company’s radio stations and content can be heard on AM/FM, HD digital radio, satellite radio, on the Internet at iHeartRadio.com and on the company’s radio station websites, on the iHeartRadio mobile app, in enhanced auto dashes, on tablets, wearables and smartphones, and on gaming consoles.

iHeartRadio, iHeartMedia’s digital radio platform, is the fastest growing digital audio service in the U.S. and offers users thousands of live radio stations, personalized custom artist stations created by just one song or seed artist and the top podcasts and personalities. With over 1.4 billion downloads, iHeartRadio reached 100 million registered users faster than any other radio or digital music service.

iHeartMedia’s platforms include radio broadcasting, online, mobile, digital and social media, podcasts, personalities and influencers, live concerts and events, syndication, music research services and independent media representation. iHeartMedia is a division of iHeartMedia, Inc. (PINK: IHRT). Visit iHeartMedia.com for more company information.

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Twitter, @habitburger

Snapchat, @habitburger

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— For every Guacamole Crunch Charburger sold in May, The Habit will Donate 25-cents to Sacramento Self-Help Housing To Help Homeless Veterans and Others —

(Irvine, CA) May 3, 2018 – America’s favorite food, the always fashionable, ever craveable burger, takes center stage in the month of May as The Habit Burger Grill celebrates National Burger Month and supports homeless veterans and those at risk for homelessness in Sacramento. During the month of May, for every Guacamole Crunch Charburger sold, The Habit will donate 25-cents to Sacramento Self-Help Housing.

The new Guacamole Crunch Charburger ($4.99) heightens the flavor of the already juicy, award-winning Charburger by topping it with a perfectly crisp tostada shell, fresh, house made guacamole pico de gallo, melted cheese, and a smokey ancho chile lime sauce made in house. The new, south-of-the-border inspired Charburger is served on a toasted sesame seed bun with crisp, shredded lettuce, tomato and pickles. Like all Charburgers at The Habit, the Guacamole Crunch Charburger is always made-to-order and chargrilled over an open flame.

Sacramento Self-Help Housing assists the area’s homeless in securing housing and helps those at risk of becoming homeless to manage their housing situation. A primary focus for Sacramento Self-Help Housing is to support veterans in need. Since 2015, the number of homeless veterans in the Sacramento area has increased by 50%.

Better burgers are just the beginning at The Habit where the menu also includes hand-cut salads, grilled sandwiches including line-caught, sushi grade chargrilled ahi tuna, fresh chicken, and hand-filleted marinated grilled tri-tip, and sides including onion rings, sweet potato and French fries, and tempura green beans. Guests can choose from a variety of peppers, lemons, limes, and sauces at a complimentary condiment bar to customize the flavor of their meal.

The Habit is known for its award-winning Charburger which features 100% fresh, never frozen ground beef grilled over an open flame and topped with melted cheese, caramelized onions, pickles, fresh tomato, crisp lettuce, and mayo served on a toasted bun. Their restaurants have been serving the Best Tasting Burger in America exactly this way since the first Habit opened in 1969.

About Sacramento Self-Help Housing

Sacramento Self-Help Housing assists local homeless individuals and families worried about losing their housing to find and retain stable and affordable housing. The not-for-profit organization provides resources such as an updated housing database on the website along with shared housing options for those without sufficient income to rent a unit by themselves. In addition, Sacramento Self-Help Housing reaches out to local homeless men and women living in camps in local communities to assess their needs and, whenever possible, refer them to available mental health services, medical care, financial aid, and shelter and housing options.

Connect with Sacramento Self-Help Housing on Facebook at facebook.com/sacramentoselfhelphousing, or visit their website at visit www.sacselfhelp.org

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 ahi 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, Pennsylvania, Washington and Maryland as well as three international locations. More information is available at www.habitburger.com.

Connect with The Habit on social media at facebook.com/habitburger, instagram.com/habitburgergrill, twitter.com/habitburger  and youtube.com/habittube.

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— For every Guacamole Crunch Charburger sold in May, The Habit will Donate 25-cents to Bob Hope USO and Wounded Warrior Project —

(Irvine, CA) May 3, 2018 – America’s favorite food, the always fashionable, ever craveable burger, takes center stage in the month of May as The Habit Burger Grill celebrates National Burger Month and supports veterans. During the month of May, for every Guacamole Crunch Charburger sold, The Habit will donate 25-cents to be split between two important veterans charities, Bob Hope USO and the Wounded Warrior Project (WWP).

The new Guacamole Crunch Charburger ($4.99) heightens the flavor of the already juicy, award-winning Charburger by topping it with a perfectly crisp tostada shell, fresh, house made guacamole pico de gallo, melted cheese, and a smokey ancho chile lime sauce made in house. The new, south-of-the-border inspired Charburger is served on a toasted sesame seed bun with crisp, shredded lettuce, tomato and pickles. Like all Charburgers at The Habit, the Guacamole Crunch Charburger is always made-to-order and chargrilled over an open flame.

Bob Hope USO works to connect America’s military service members to family, home and country throughout their service with welcome centers at Southern California Airports and dozens of military installations. Each year, Bob Hope USO provides direct service to more than 250,000 members of the military and their families.

Since 2003, WWP has been a tireless advocate for our nation’s finest, improving the lives of over half a million warriors and their families with free programs and services. WWP serves warriors by connecting them with one another and their communities. Programs also focus on mental and physical health and wellness, financial wellness, independence, government relations, and community relations and partnerships.

Better burgers are just the beginning at The Habit where the menu also includes hand-cut salads, grilled sandwiches including line-caught, sushi grade chargrilled tuna, fresh chicken, and hand-filleted marinated grilled tri-tip, and sides including onion rings, sweet potato and French fries, and tempura green beans. Guests can choose from a variety of peppers, lemons, limes, and sauces at a complimentary condiment bar to customize the flavor of their meal.

The Habit is known for its award-winning Charburger which features 100% fresh, never frozen ground beef grilled over an open flame and topped with melted cheese, caramelized onions, pickles, fresh tomato, crisp lettuce, and mayo served on a toasted bun. Their restaurants have been serving the Best Tasting Burger in America exactly this way since the first Habit opened in 1969.

Connect with The Habit on social media at facebook.com/habitburger, instagram.com/habitburgergrill, twitter.com/habitburger  and youtube.com/habittube.

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 ahi 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, Pennsylvania, Washington and Maryland as well as three international locations. More information is available at www.habitburger.com.

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Castro Valley, CA) April 27, 2018 – Burger fans shouldn’t fear missing out on special events at the new Habit Burger Grill opening in Castro Valley, located in the Castro Valley Shopping Center at 3650 Village Drive. It’s easy to be in the know – join The Habit’s CharClub! Members of the The Habit Burger’s CharClub will be treated to exclusive food specials before the restaurant opens on May 2.

Local CharClub members will receive an exclusive invitation to enjoy any of three pre-opening events before the store’s grand opening, including:

 Free Burger Day: The first 200 guests in line will receive a free award-winning Charburger, fries and a drink.
 Free Habit Day: The first 200 guests in line will receive a delicious chargrilled meal from one of our present menus.

To join the CharClub, guests can visit http://www.habitburger.com/castrovalley to sign up and receive an invitation.

As part of The Habit Burger Grill’s commitment to the community, all are welcome to join in a fundraising event on Sunday, April 29, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., supporting Castro Valley High School with 100% of the proceeds going back to the school.

The more than 2,400-square-foot Habit restaurant seats 62 people, plus additional patio seating for 28 guests. The restaurant will be open Sunday – Thursday, 10:30 a.m. – 10:00 p.m., and Friday – Saturday, 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.

Better burgers are just the beginning at The Habit where the menu also includes hand-cut salads, grilled sandwiches including line-caught, sushi grade ahi tuna, fresh chicken, and hand-filleted marinated grilled tri-tip, and sides including onion rings, sweet potato and French fries, and tempura green beans. Guests can choose from a variety of peppers, lemons, limes, and sauces at a complimentary condiment bar to customize the flavor of their meal.

The Habit is known for its award-winning Charburger which features 100% fresh, never frozen ground beef grilled over an open flame and topped with melted cheese, caramelized onions, pickles, fresh tomato, crisp lettuce, and mayo served on a toasted bun. Their restaurants have been serving the Best Tasting Burger in America exactly this way since the first Habit opened in 1969.

Connect with The Habit on social media at facebook.com/habitburger, instagram.com/habitburgergrill, twitter.com/habitburger and youtube.com/habittube.

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, Pennsylvania, Washington and Maryland as well as three international locations. More information is available at www.habitburger.com.

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-New Limited-Time Charburger Packs Mouth-Watering Flavor With Perfect Crunch –
(IRVINE, CA) April 4, 2018 – For a limited time beginning April 4, The Habit Restaurants, Inc. (Nasdaq: HABT) is introducing a new Guacamole Crunch Charburger jam-packed with unique layers of flavor and the perfect crunch to match.
The new Guacamole Crunch Charburger ($4.99) heightens the flavor of the already juicy, award-winning Charburger by topping it with a perfectly crisp tostada shell, fresh, house made guacamole pico de gallo, melted cheese, and a zesty, ancho chile lime sauce made in house. The new, south-of-the-border inspired Charburger is served on a toasted sesame seed bun with crisp, shredded lettuce, tomato and pickles. Like all Charburgers at The Habit, the Guacamole Crunch Charburger is always made-to-order and chargrilled over an open flame.

“The new Guacamole Crunch Charburger elevates our classic Charburger to new heights. The blend of south-of-the-border flavors provides our guests bold taste with crisp texture from our crunchy tostada shell addition,” said Adam Baird, executive chef at The Habit Burger Grill. “Our mild guacamole pico de gallo and smoky ancho chile lime sauce are made in house, combining flavorful citrus notes with just a hint of spice that is sure to satisfy all taste buds.”

Better burgers are just the beginning at The Habit where the menu also includes hand-cut salads, grilled sandwiches including line-caught, sushi grade chargrilled tuna, fresh chicken, and hand-filleted marinated grilled tri-tip, and sides including onion rings, sweet potato and French fries, and tempura green beans. Guests can choose from a variety of peppers, lemons, limes, and sauces at a complimentary condiment bar to customize the flavor of their meal.

The Habit is known for its award-winning Charburger which features 100% fresh, never frozen ground beef grilled over an open flame and topped with melted cheese, caramelized onions, pickles, fresh tomato, crisp lettuce, and mayo served on a toasted bun. Their restaurants have been serving the Best Tasting Burger in America exactly this way since the first Habit opened in 1969.

Connect with The Habit on social media at facebook.com/habitburger, instagram.com/habitburgergrill, twitter.com/habitburger and youtube.com/habittube.

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, Pennsylvania, Washington and Maryland as well as three international locations. More information is available at www.habitburger.com.

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(Moreno Valley, CA) Mar. 21, 2018 – Burger fans shouldn’t fear missing out on special events at the new Habit Burger Grill opening with a drive-thru in Moreno Valley, located at 12560 Day Street. It’s easy to be in the know – join The Habit’s CharClub! Members of the The Habit Burger’s CharClub will be treated to exclusive food specials before the restaurant opens on March 28.

Local CharClub members will receive an exclusive invitation to enjoy any of three pre-opening events before the store’s grand opening, including:

 Free Burger Day: The first 200 guests in line will receive a free award-winning Charburger, fries and a drink.
 Free Habit Day: The first 200 guests in line will receive a delicious chargrilled meal from one of our present menus.

To join the CharClub, guests can visit http://www.habitburger.com/morenovalley to sign up and receive an invitation.

As part of The Habit Burger Grill’s commitment to the community, all are welcome to join in a fundraising event on Sunday, March 25, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., supporting Canyon Springs High School ASB with 100% of the proceeds going back to the school.

The more than 2,800-square-foot Habit restaurant seats 67 people, plus additional patio seating for 28 guests. The restaurant will be open Monday – Saturday, 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 p.m. with the drive-thru remaining open until 12:00 a.m., and Sunday, 10:30 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. with the drive-thru remaining open until 11:00 p.m.

Better burgers are just the beginning at The Habit where the menu also includes hand-cut salads, grilled sandwiches including line-caught, sushi grade chargrilled tuna, fresh chicken, and hand-filleted marinated grilled tri-tip, and sides including onion rings, sweet potato and French fries, and tempura green beans. Guests can choose from a variety of peppers, lemons, limes, and sauces at a complimentary condiment bar to customize the flavor of their meal.

The Habit is known for its award-winning Charburger which features 100% fresh, never frozen ground beef grilled over an open flame and topped with melted cheese, caramelized onions, pickles, fresh tomato, crisp lettuce, and mayo served on a toasted bun. Their restaurants have been serving the Best Tasting Burger in America exactly this way since the first Habit opened in 1969.

Connect with The Habit on social media at facebook.com/habitburger, instagram.com/habitburgergrill, twitter.com/habitburger and youtube.com/habittube.

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, Pennsylvania, Washington and Maryland as well as three international locations. More information is available at www.habitburger.com.

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