We will be opening a new store in Riverside, CA on November 11th! Can’t wait that long to try your newest Habit? Come by during the following dates for some fun, pre-opening events to benefit the local community. Here is the line up-

Sunday, November 8th

5pm – 7pm Lugonia La Sierra High School

We are located at 3510 Tyler St., Suite 100, Riverside, CA 92503. See you there!

We will be opening a new store in Redlands, CA on November 11th! Can’t wait that long to try your newest Habit? Come by during the following dates for some fun, pre-opening events to benefit the local community. Here is the line up-

Sunday, November 8th
11:30am – 1:30pm Clement Middle School

5pm – 7pm Lugonia Elementary School

Tuesday, November 10th

11:30am – 1:30pm Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

We are located at 27511 San Bernardino Ave., Suite 100, Redlands, CA 92374. See you there!

Three fundraisers benefit Monroe Elementary School,
Hanford West High School and Sierra Pacific High School

(IRVINE, CA – November 3, 2015) – The Habit Restaurants, Inc. (Nasdaq: HABT), an Irvine-based restaurant company, opened a Habit Burger Grill on October 28 at 1731 W. Lacey Blvd. in Hanford. Prior to officially opening, The Habit held three fundraisers, of which 100 percent of all proceeds—nearly $5,800—will benefit three local schools. Monroe Elementary School raised $1,823; Hanford West High School will receive $1,849, and Sierra Pacific High School brought in $2,089.

The Habit is known for the signature Charburgers, made-to-order and cooked over an open flame, and for a variety of hearty sandwiches and fresh salads which are available topped with flame-grilled chicken, USDA Choice tri-tip, and line-caught albacore tuna.

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 Burger Grill opened in Santa Barbara, California in 1969 and has since grown to more than 12e restaurants in 12 markets throughout California, Arizona, Florida, Nevada, New Jersey, and Utah. The Habit is found on social media at www.facebook.com/habitburger, http://instagram.com/habitburgergrill, https://twitter.com/habitburger and www.youtube.com/habittube. More information is available at  www.habitburger.com.

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Contact: Lee Healy
Lee Healy Marketing Communications
LeeCHealy@gmail.com
949.760.3054

(IRVINE, CA – October 13, 2015) – The Habit Restaurants, Inc. (Nasdaq: HABT), an Irvine-based restaurant company best known for its award-winning Charburgers, will open a Habit Burger Grill at 1213 W. Foothill Blvd.in Upland. The restaurant will officially open Wednesday, October 21 at 10:30 a.m., marking the second location in Upland. The Habit opened at Colonies Crossroads Shopping Center at 1071 East 19th St. in April 2014.
The public will get a preview of the popular menu during fundraisers on Sunday, October 18 and Tuesday, October 20, when The Habit will donate 100 percent of all proceeds to three local non-profits. On Sunday, October 18, The Habit will open for lunch (11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.) benefiting Foothill Family Shelter; dinner that evening (5-7 p.m.) will support the Scheu Family YMCA of Upland. At lunch on Tuesday, October 20 (11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.),Shoes That Fit will be the beneficiary.
The new Habit Burger Grill in Upland totals approximately 3,400-square-feet. It accommodates 64 inside with an additional 26 outdoor patio seats. It is one of a handful of Habit Burger Grills that features a drive-thru. Approximately 35 new jobs have been created to staff the restaurant. The company distinguishes itself in the fast casual burger segment with its signature Charburger, menu variety and value (image attached). Some Habit food facts:

 Burgers are always 100 percent fresh ground beef, not 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 albacore
 Fresh chicken breasts are hand-filleted and marinated in-house
 Tri-tip 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 percent trans-fat free, cooked in soybean oil
 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 may be found on social media at facebook.com/habitburger, instagram.com/habitburgergrill, twitter.com/habitburger and youtube.com/habittube. For more details on the Habit Burger Grill, please visit habitburger.com.

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 Burger Grill opened in Santa Barbara, California in 1969 and has since grown to more than 125 restaurants in 12 markets throughout California, Arizona, Florida, Nevada, New Jersey, and Utah. More information is available at  www.habitburger.com.

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Contact: Lee Healy
Lee Healy Marketing Communications
LeeCHealy@gmail.com
949.760.3054

Limited time special created for Habit fans who like it spicy

(IRVINE, CA – October 8, 2015) – The Habit Restaurants, Inc. (Nasdaq: HABT), an Irvine-based restaurant company best known for its award-winning Charburgers, has announced the introduction of a spicy Tempura Jalapeño Charburger. The limited time special is available now through November 24 at participating Habit Burger Grill restaurants and is priced at $4.95 (image attached).

The new Tempura Jalapeño Charburger starts with flavorful jalapeño chile peppers that are crisped to a light golden brown and placed on top of a fresh, seasoned chargrilled beef patty topped with melted American cheese, chopped lettuce, hand-sliced tomatoes and pickles. It’s served on a toasted bun spread with housemade spicy jalapeño ranch mustard.

“Many of The Habit’s fans enjoy a spicy version of our classic Charburger and the Tempura Jalapeño Charburger delivers just that,” said chef Adam Baird, The Habit’s vice president of food & beverage and creator of the new limited time special. “You have layers of tastes and textures—crispy from tempura batter, spiciness from the jalapeño and jalapeño ranch mustard, richness from the chargrilled burger and cheese and cool crunch from fresh produce. This charburger is packed with flavor and just the right amount of heat.”

For more information, visit www.habitburger.com. The Habit is also found on social media at www.facebook.com/habitburger, http://instagram.com/habitburgergrill, https://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 albacore tuna cooked over an open flame. In addition, it features fresh made-to-order salads and an appealing selection of sides, handmade 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 Burger Grill opened in Santa Barbara, California in 1969 and has since grown to over 120 restaurants in 12 markets throughout California, Arizona, Florida, Nevada, New Jersey, and Utah. More information is available at  www.habitburger.com.

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Contact: Lee Healy
Lee Healy Marketing Communications
LeeCHealy@gmail.com
949.760.3054

(IRVINE, CA –September 22, 2015) – The Habit Restaurants, Inc. (Nasdaq: HABT), will open the doors in Miami next week to its second Habit Burger Grill in Florida. A leading consumer magazine recently named The Habit Burger Grill the “Best Tasting Burger” in the nation out of 65 burger chains that were reviewed.

The restaurant will officially open on Tuesday, September 29 at 10:30 a.m. at Fountain Square,
9971 West Flagler Street, Suite 180, Miami, 33174. The Habit Burger Grill opened its first Florida location in Delray Beach in July and a Royal Palm Beach location will follow Miami later this year.

The public will get a preview of the popular menu during fundraisers happening Tuesday, September 22, Wednesday, September 23, Friday, September 25, and Monday, September 28. During these fundraisers, The Habit will donate 100 percent of all proceeds to the Special Olympics, Best Buddies, St. Brendan Elementary School, Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami-Dade and the American Red Cross.

The Habit Burger Grill in Miami is a 3,000 square-foot building seating a total of 108, including indoor and patio seating. Approximately 35 new jobs have been created to staff the restaurant. The company distinguishes itself in the fast casual better burger segment with its signature Charburger, menu variety and value. Some Habit Burger Grill food facts:
• A Habit Charburger is made to order from fresh, never frozen ground beef
• 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 flown in several times per week from Fiji
• 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
• Every Habit Burger Grill offers a complimentary condiment bar featuring an assortment of peppers, lemons, limes and a range of sauces for guests to spice it up

“Florida has been very enthusiastic about The Habit Burger Grill brand and we are thrilled to expand our base in South Florida,” said Matt Hood, Chief Marketing Officer for The Habit Burger Grill. “We are excited to introduce the Habit’s signature Charburgers to Miami. We offer only premium fresh, never-frozen burgers seasoned with our proprietary spice blend, grilled over an open flame and cooked to order.”

For more information, visit habitburger.com. The Habit is also found 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, handmade 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 Burger Grill opened in Santa Barbara, California in 1969 and has since grown to over120 restaurants in 12 markets throughout California, Arizona, Florida, Nevada, New Jersey and Utah. More information is available at www.habitburger.com.

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

Cortney Hickey
The Buzz Agency
Cortney@thebuzzagency.net
954.803.2785

Habit Burger partners with No Kid Hungry to help end childhood hunger in the U.S.;
guests who make a donation receive a free Charburger with cheese certificate

(IRVINE, CA – Aug. 26, 2015) – Doing its part to help end the problem of childhood hunger in America, The Habit Restaurants, Inc. (Nasdaq: HABT) is launching a partnership with No Kid Hungry in which guests are encouraged to donate at the register and, in return, receive a certificate to enjoy a complimentary Charburger with cheese on their next visit through October 14, 2015.

The campaign, which will run nationwide at participating* Habit Burger Grill locations between August 26 and September 30, 2015, addresses the serious issue of childhood hunger in the United States where 1 in 5 children cannot count on their next meal. During the campaign guests at The Habit who donate $2 to No Kid Hungry, a national campaign from the nonprofit Share Our Strength, will receive a certificate for a free Charburger with cheese good on a future visit.

The Habit/No Kid Hungry partnership will raise funds from 120 Habit restaurants nationwide and donations will directly support No Kid Hungry’s mission to wipe out childhood hunger in the U.S. by connecting kids in need with nutritious food and teaching families how to cook healthy, affordable meals.

On National Cheeseburger Day, September 18, officials from The Habit will travel to New York City to join executives from No Kid Hungry to ring the NASDAQ opening bell together.

“Childhood hunger in America is something we take seriously,” said Russ Bendel, chief executive officer at The Habit Burger Grill, an Irvine, Calif.-based restaurant company. “Since 2010, The Habit has partnered with No Kid Hungry by donating 100 percent of the proceeds from pre-opening lunches and dinners at more than 20 of our grand openings. We are honored and humbled to take this effort to the next level and help keep our nation’s children healthy.”

“We applaud The Habit for stepping up to make a difference that will have an incredible impact,” said Debbie Shore, co-founder of Share Our Strength. “We need to have strong children in order to have a strong nation. Every donation can make a difference and just $1 can provide a child with up to 10 healthy meals.”

No Kid Hungry (nokidhungry.org) is a campaign of Share Our Strength, a registered 501(c) (3) private, nonprofit organization based in Washington, D.C.

For more information, visit www.habitburger.com. The Habit is also found on social media at www.facebook.com/habitburger, http://instagram.com/habitburgergrill, https://twitter.com/habitburger and www.youtube.com/habittube.

*Habit Burger Grills at LAX, USC and Grand Canyon University are not participating in the partnership.

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, handmade 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 Burger Grill opened in Santa Barbara, California in 1969 and has since grown to 120 restaurants in 12 markets throughout California, Arizona, Florida, Nevada, New Jersey, and Utah. More information is available at  www.habitburger.com.

About No Kid Hungry
No child should go hungry in America, but 1 in 5 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 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. Visit NoKidHungry.org.

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Contact: Lee Healy
Lee Healy Marketing Communications
LeeCHealy@gmail.com
949.760.3054

Limited Time Special a Must Try for All Mushroom Lovers

(IRVINE, CA – August 19, 2015) – The Habit Restaurants, Inc. (Nasdaq: HABT), an Irvine-based restaurant company recently named by a leading consumer magazine as “the best tasting burger in America,” has announced the introduction of a Roasted Garlic Portabella Double Charburger. The limited time special is available August 19-October 6 at participating Habit Burger Grills and is priced at $5.95 (image attached).

The new Double Char begins with two fresh, seasoned chargrilled beef patties that are layered with plump, savory roasted portabella mushrooms, melted cheese, crisp lettuce and juicy tomatoes. The Roasted Garlic Portabella Double Charburger is served on toasted garlic herb sourdough bread spread with roasted garlic sauce.

“The Roasted Garlic Portabella Double Charburger is an amazing combination of bold, umami flavors,” said chef Adam Baird, The Habit’s vice president of food & beverage and creator of the new Charburger. “There is a rich, earthiness and great texture from the roasted portabella mushrooms that blends so well with the roasted garlic and our chargrilled beef. The portabella, and the toasted garlic sourdough, are what enhance our signature Charburger here.”

For more information, visit www.habitburger.com. The Habit is also found on social media at www.facebook.com/habitburger, http://instagram.com/habitburgergrill, https://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 albacore tuna cooked over an open flame. In addition, it features fresh made-to-order salads and an appealing selection of sides, handmade 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 Burger Grill opened in Santa Barbara, California in 1969 and has since grown to 120 restaurants in 12 markets throughout California, Arizona, Florida, Nevada, New Jersey, and Utah. More information is available at  www.habitburger.com.

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Contact: Lee Healy
Lee Healy Marketing Communications
LeeCHealy@gmail.com
949.760.3054