(ECHO PARK, CA – December 22, 2017) – Burger lovers in Echo Park will have a new reason to celebrate when The Habit Burger Grill (Nasdaq: HABT) opens its new restaurant on Friday, December 22 at 10:30 a.m. The new Habit Burger Grill, home of the popular, award-winning Charburgers that are always grilled over an open flame and made-to-order, is located at 2134 W. Sunset Boulevard.

The more than 2,100-square-foot Habit restaurant seats 56 people, plus additional patio seating for 22 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 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 195 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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Las Vegas (December 27, 2017) – Gearing up for its fourth standalone Nevada location, The Habit Burger Grill, plans to debut its award-winning Charburgers to the North Las Vegas community. Slated to open January 2018, The Habit features exceptional flavor from chargrilling over an open flame and a highly differentiated customer experience by combining a commitment to quality, genuine hospitality, in a warm and inviting atmosphere, all at an exceptional value. From Charburgers to sandwiches and salads, all custom-built and made-to-order, Las Vegas locals can soon make it a habit with the newest Nevada location.

“The Las Vegas community has welcomed The Habit Burger Grill and our award-winning Charburgers with open arms, and we couldn’t be more pleased,” said Xiaoming Hu of 12 Ventures LLC, a franchisee of The Habit Burger Grill. “The decision to open a location in North Las Vegas was based on the overwhelming responses from our fans, including the countless local guests who have asked when The Habit would be opening in their neighborhood. Expanding to the north side of the valley was the natural next step for our brand, and we’re excited to open soon.”

The restaurant will feature a total of 70 dining seats, including indoor and patio dining, complete with the California-inspired interior décor and spanning 2,885 square feet. In addition, guests looking to quickly harness their hunger at The Habit can do so at the all-new drive-thru window. Approximately 25 new jobs will be created to staff the restaurant. The Habit distinguishes itself in the fast-casual better burger segment with its signature Charburger, menu variety, genuine hospitality and value. Guests can expect the following when visiting a Habit Burger location:

• Burgers are always 100% fresh ground beef, never frozen
• Burgers are chargrilled over an open flame for extra flavor
• Lettuce, tomatoes and onions are cut fresh daily
• Tuna steak sandwiches are made with line caught, sushi-grade Tuna
• Fresh chicken breasts are hand-filleted and marinated in-house
• USDA Choice Tri-tip steak is trimmed and marinated in-house
• Salads are fresh, made-to-order
• House-made ranch dressing is prepared fresh daily in the restaurants
• French fries, onion rings, sweet potato fries and tempura green beans are 100% trans-fat free, cooked in soybean oil
• Shakes and malts are hand-crafted and made-to-order
• Every Habit offers a complimentary condiment bar featuring an assortment of peppers, lemons, limes and a range of sauces for guests to spice it up

The Habit Burger Grill will be located at 1730 E. Craig Road, North Las Vegas, NV 89030. For more information, visit www.habitburger.com. The Habit is also found on social media at www.facebook.com/habitburger, instagram.com/habitburgergrill, twitter.com/habitburger and www.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 205 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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(MISSION HILLS, CA – December 5, 2017) – Burger lovers in Mission Hills will have a new reason to celebrate when The Habit Burger Grill (Nasdaq: HABT) opens its new restaurant on Wednesday, December 13 at 10:30 a.m. The new Habit Burger Grill, home of the popular, award-winning Charburgers that are always grilled over an open flame and made-to-order, is located at 10370 Sepulveda Boulevard.

The following pre-opening events will take place:

• Saturday, December 9 at 11:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.: Free Burger Day (The first 200 guests will be awarded with a free Charburger, fries and a drink.)
• Sunday, December 10 at 11:30 a.m.: Free Habit Day (The first 200 Habit guests will be offered a free chargrilled meal from pre-selected menus.)
• Tuesday, December 12 at 11:30 a.m.: Free Habit Day

As part of The Habit Burger Grill’s commitment to the community, all are welcome to join in a fundraising event on Sunday, December 10, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., supporting Monroe High School with 100% of the proceeds going back to the class of 2018 .

The more than 2,300-square-foot Habit restaurant seats 50 people, plus additional patio seating for 40 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 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 195 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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(SANTA CRUZ, CA – November 28, 2017) – Burger lovers in Santa Cruz will have a new reason to celebrate when The Habit Burger Grill (Nasdaq: HABT) opens its new restaurant on Wednesday, December 6 at 10:30 a.m. The new Habit Burger Grill, home of the popular, award-winning Charburgers that are always grilled over an open flame and made-to-order, is located at 1400 Ocean Street, Suite 2.

The following pre-opening events will take place:
 Saturday, December 2 at 11:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.: Free Burger Day (The first 200 guests will be awarded with a free Charburger, fries and a drink.)
 Sunday, December 3 at 11:30 a.m.: Free Habit Day (The first 200 Habit guests will be offered a free chargrilled meal from pre-selected menus.)
 Tuesday, December 5 at 11:30 a.m.: Free Habit Day

As part of The Habit Burger Grill’s commitment to the community, all are welcome to join in a fundraising event on Sunday, December 3, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., supporting Santa Cruz High School with 100% of the proceeds going back to the school.

The more than 2,400-square-foot Habit restaurant seats 40 people, plus additional patio seating for 32 guests. The restaurant will be open Monday – Sunday, 10:30 a.m. – 10:00 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 albacore 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 195 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.

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(WILDOMAR, CA – November 22, 2017) – Burger lovers in Wildomar will have a new reason to celebrate when The Habit Burger Grill (Nasdaq: HABT) opens its new restaurant with a drive-thru on Wednesday, November 29 at 10:30 a.m. The new Habit Burger Grill, home of the popular, award-winning Charburgers that are always grilled over an open flame and made-to-order, is located at 36350 Hidden Springs Road, Suite A.

The following pre-opening events will take place:
 Sunday, November 26 at 11:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.: Free Burger Day (The first 200 guests will be awarded with a free Charburger, fries and a drink.)
 Monday, November 27 at 11:30 a.m.: Free Habit Day (The first 200 Habit guests will be offered a free chargrilled meal from pre-selected menus.)
 Tuesday, November 28 at 11:30 a.m.: Free Habit Day

As part of The Habit Burger Grill’s commitment to the community, all are welcome to join in a fundraising event on Monday, November 27, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., supporting the Murrieta Valley Crimson Cadets with 100% of the proceeds going back to the organization.

The more than 2,900-square-foot Habit restaurant seats 64 people, plus additional patio seating for 22 guests. The restaurant will be open Monday – Saturday, 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 p.m. with the drive-thru remaining open till 12:00 a.m., and Sunday 10:30 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. with the drive-thru remaining open till 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 albacore 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 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 195 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.

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Third Orlando-area location to open November 1

(IRVINE, CA – October 20, 2017) – The Habit Restaurants, Inc. (Nasdaq: HABT), is opening its third
Orlando area Habit Burger Grill on November 1 and is offering free burgers to guests during several pre-opening events. The new restaurant will be located at 2205 South Orange Avenue in Orlando.

A leading consumer magazine named The Habit Burger Grill the “Best Tasting Burger” in the nation out of 65 burger chains that were reviewed. The company distinguishes itself in the fast casual better burger segment with its signature flame-grilled Charburger, menu variety and value.

The public will get a preview of the popular menu during “Free Burger Day” on Thursday, October 26 and Friday, October 27 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m., during which the first 200 people will enjoy a free Charburger, fries and a regular drink. The restaurant will offer “Free Habit Day” on Sunday, October 29 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and on Monday, October 30 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. during which the first 200 guests will enjoy a free chargrilled meal from one of The Habit Burger Grill’s preset menus. A charity event, during which all sales will be donated to Boone High School, will take place on Sunday, October 29 from 5 to 7 p.m. This fundraising event is open to the public.

The Habit Burger Grill in Orlando/South Orange is a 2,460 square foot building seating a total of 58 guests, including indoor and patio seating. The dining area is 1084 square feet total with the patio at 341 square feet.

The new Habit Burger Grill is the 10th in Florida and comes on the heels of the Winter Park opening in early October and Orlando (Millenia Way) last year. The Habit Burger Grill opened its first Florida location in Delray Beach in 2015 followed by Miami, with locations in Orlando, Boca Raton, Royal Palm Beach and Palm Beach Gardens opening last year and Plantation, Pembroke Pines and Winter Park opening this year.

“The Habit Burger Grill has received a very good response in Central Florida and we are committed to business in the Orlando region,” said Tony Warren, Market Partner for The Habit Burger Grill. “Florida has been an excellent market for us and we are excited to introduce the Habit’s signature Charburgers to our South Orange/Orlando guests. We offer only premium fresh, never frozen burgers seasoned with our proprietary spice blend, grilled over an open flame and cooked to order.”

The Habit Burger Grill’s additional Florida locations are at 4706 Millenia Plaza Way, Orlando; 1040 N. Orlando Avenue, Winter Park; 1740 North University Drive, Plantation; Fountain Square, 9971 West Flagler Street, Miami; 1831 S. Federal Highway, Delray Beach; Buckingham Plaza at 280 South State Road 7, Royal Palm Beach; 3333 Northlake Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens; and 5560 N. Military Trail, Boca Raton; and 306 SW 145th Ave., Pembroke Pines.

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 195 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.

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Be social with The Habit:
Instagram/habitburgergrill
Twitter, @habitburger
Snapchat, @habitburger
Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/habitburger

Contact: Elizabeth Kelley Grace
The Buzz Agency
Elizabeth@thebuzzagency.net
561.702.7471 or

Lauren Hills
The Buzz Agency
Lauren@thebuzzagency.net
561.706.0212

(FLAGSTAFF, AZ – October 19, 2017) – Burger lovers in Flagstaff will have a new reason to celebrate when The Habit Burger Grill (Nasdaq: HABT) opens its first Flagstaff restaurant with a drive-thru on Wednesday, November 1 at 10:30 a.m. The new Habit Burger Grill, home of the popular, award-winning Charburgers that are always grilled over an open flame and made-to-order, is located at 1400 South Milton Road.

The following pre-opening events will take place:
 Thursday, October 26 at 11:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.: Free Burger Day (The first 200 guests will be awarded with a free Charburger, fries and a drink.)
 Saturday, October 28 at 11:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.: Free Burger Day
 Sunday, October 29 at 11:30 a.m.: Free Habit Day (The first 200 Habit guests will be offered a free chargrilled meal from pre-selected menus.)
 Monday, October 30 at 11:30 a.m.: Free Habit Day

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

The more than 2,200-square-foot Habit restaurant with a drive-thru seats 47 people, plus additional patio seating for 36 guests. The restaurant will be open Monday – Sunday, 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 p.m., with the drive-thru remaining open till 12:00 a.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 albacore 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 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 195 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.

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(LOS BANOS, CA – October 19, 2017) – Burger lovers in Los Banos will have a new reason to celebrate when The Habit Burger Grill (Nasdaq: HABT) opens its new restaurant with a drive-thru on Monday, October 30 at 10:30 a.m. The new Habit Burger Grill, home of the popular, award-winning Charburgers that are always grilled over an open flame and made-to-order, is located at 1335 West Pacheco Boulevard, Suite A.

The following pre-opening events will take place:
 Thursday, October 26 at 11:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.: Free Burger Day (The first 200 guests will be awarded with a free Charburger, fries and a drink.)
 Saturday, October 28 at 11:30 a.m.: Free Habit Day (The first 200 Habit guests will be offered a free chargrilled meal from pre-selected menus.)
 Sunday, October 29 at 11:30 a.m.: Free Habit Day

As part of The Habit Burger Grill’s commitment to the community, all are welcome to join in a fundraising event on Saturday, October 28, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., supporting Los Banos High School Athletics with 100% of the proceeds going back to the athletics program.

The more than 2,900-square-foot Habit restaurant with a drive-thru seats 70 people, plus additional patio seating for 36 guests. The restaurant will be open Monday – Saturday, 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 p.m., with the drive-thru remaining open till 12:00 a.m. and Sunday 10:30 a.m. – 10:00 p.m., with the drive-thru remaining open till 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 albacore 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 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 195 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.

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(BARSTOW, CA – October 05, 2017) – Burger lovers in Barstow will have a new reason to celebrate when The Habit Burger Grill (Nasdaq: HABT) opens a new restaurant with a drive-thru on Monday, October 9 at 10:30am. The new Habit Burger Grill, home of the popular, award-winning Charburgers that are always grilled over an open flame and made-to-order, is located at 2860 Lenwood Road.

A handful of pre-opening events will take place, beginning with the first on Thursday, October 5, where the first 200 guests will be awarded with a free Charburger, fries, and a drink during Free Burger Day at 11:30am and again at 5pm.  The second pre-opening event will take place on Friday, October 6, where the first 200 guests who visit The Habit will enjoy Free Habit Day with a free chargrilled meal from pre-selected menus at 11:30am and again at 5pm. On Sunday, October 8 starting at 11:30am the first 200 people who visit The Habit will also enjoy Free Habit Day with a free chargrilled meal from pre-selected menus.

The more than 3,800-square-foot Habit restaurant with a drive-thru seats 110 people. The restaurant will be open Monday – Saturday, 10:30am – 11:00pm, with the drive-thru remaining open till 12:00am, and Sunday, 10:30am – 10:00pm, with the drive-thru remaining open till 11:00pm.

Better burgers are just the beginning at The Habit where the menu also includes hand-cut salads, grilled sandwiches including line-caught, sushi grade albacore 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 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.

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-New Bourbon Bacon Charburger, Bourbon Bacon Golden Chicken Sandwich and Bourbon BBQ-Spiced Fries Added to Menu Lineup for Limited Time-

(IRVINE, CA) Oct. 4, 2017 – For a limited time this fall, The Habit Restaurants, Inc. (Nasdaq: HABT) is introducing three new Bourbon flavored menu items.

The new Bourbon lineup will include a perfectly flame-grilled Bourbon Bacon Charburger ($4.65) and a delicious Bourbon Bacon Golden Chicken Sandwich ($6.99).These new tasty options allow guests to choose from an award-winning Charburger with grilled onions or a hand-breaded, golden fried chicken breast, both topped with crispy smoky bacon and a tangy bourbon glaze on a toasted bun with fresh lettuce, mayo, tomatoes and pickles.

The new delicious Bourbon Charburger and sandwich would not be complete without the perfect side. For even more delicious, smoky Bourbon flavor, Habit fans can enjoy the new savory Bourbon BBQ-Spiced Fries ($2.50).

“The addition of our Bourbon glazed items brings a whole new level of bold flavors to our menu this fall,” said Adam Baird, executive chef at The Habit Burger Grill. “The smooth bourbon, sticky molasses and spicy peppers that make up the bourbon glaze are the perfect way to celebrate fall. At the Habit, our goal is to provide rich, hearty and satisfying flavor, bite after bite and we feel these new Bourbon items do just that.”

Better burgers are just the beginning at The Habit where signature Charburgers are always made with 100% fresh ground beef, never frozen and chargrilled over an open flame. The Habit’s signature Charburgers, grilled sandwiches, fresh salads, delicious sides, and handmade shakes are always made-to-order.

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 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.

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