Tootsie's Cabaret Miami Named "Club of The Year" at Industry Convention

MIAMI, FL-September 2, 2015-Tootsie's Cabaret Miami, the country's largest adult entertainment complex and a subsidiary of RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: RICK), was named "Overall Gentlemen's Club of the Year" at the recent 23rd Annual Gentlemen's Club EXPO in New Orleans.

EXPO is the adult nightclub industry's only national convention. The award was based on the results of an industry poll in which more than 2,000 people voted.

"This is a great recognition," said Ed Anakar, Director of Operations and President of RCI Management Services, Inc.

"It reflects the exceptional talent, hard work and dedication of everybody at Tootsie's. Thank you to all the entertainers and our staff and managers who make sure every customer who walks through the door has a great time."

Tootsie's Cabaret, close to US 95 at the corner of Highway 441 and Miami Gardens Drive, has gained national attention with its 74,000 square feet, more than 300 attractive entertainers, four full liquor bars, a 400-plus square foot main stage, more than 300 hi-def TV screens, three levels of VIP areas, and a 15,000 square foot Knockers Sports Bar.

About RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc. (NasdaqGM: RICK)

With 46 units, RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc., through its subsidiaries, is the country's leading company in adult gentlemen clubs and sports bars/restaurants. Adult clubs in New York City, Miami, Philadelphia, Charlotte, Dallas/Ft. Worth, Houston, Minneapolis, Indianapolis and other cities operate under brand names, such as "Rick's Cabaret," "XTC," "Club Onyx," "Vivid Cabaret," "Jaguars" and "Tootsie's Cabaret." Sports bars/restaurants operate under the brand name "Bombshells." Please visit http://www.rcihospitality.com/

RCI Hospitality in 2015 is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its IPO - two decades of innovation in the adult club segment of the hospitality industry.

Tootsie's Cabaret Miami Media Contact: Lonnie Hanover at (212) 242-6090 or lh@media928.com

RCI Hospitality Holdings Media & Investor Contacts: Gary Fishman and Steven Anreder at 212-532-3232 or gary.fishman@anreder.com and steven.anreder@anreder.com

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