IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 3, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Habit Restaurants, Inc. (Nasdaq:HABT) (“The Habit”), today announced that Russell Bendel, chief executive officer, and Ira Fils, chief financial officer, will be presenting at the Stifel 2015 Consumer Conference at the New York Palace Hotel in New York, NY on Thursday, September 17, 2015 at 10:20 a.m. Eastern Time.

Investors and interested parties may listen to a webcast of the presentation by visiting the Company’s website at www.habitburger.com under the investor relations section.

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 char-grilled 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 more than 120 restaurants in 12 markets throughout California, Arizona, Florida, Nevada, New Jersey, and Utah.

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