RCI Hospitality Receives Nasdaq Compliance Notice
- Compliance Notification: On January 30, 2026, RCI Hospitality Holdings received a notice from Nasdaq for noncompliance with Listing Rule 5250(c)(1) due to the failure to timely file its 10-K report for the year ended September 30, 2025, although this notice does not have an immediate impact on the company's stock listing.
- Submission Deadline: Under Nasdaq rules, RCI has until March 31, 2026, to file its 10-K or submit a compliance plan; failure to do so will require the submission of a compliance plan by that deadline to seek an extension.
- Compliance Plan: If Nasdaq accepts the plan, the company may receive an extension of up to 180 calendar days, until June 29, 2026, during which RCI can regain compliance by filing its 10-K report.
- Appeal Rights: Should Nasdaq reject RCI's compliance plan, the company has the right to appeal the decision to a Nasdaq panel, which could significantly affect its compliance status and future operations.
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- Compliance Warning: RCI Hospitality has received a Nasdaq notice for failing to timely file its Form 10-K for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, indicating potential reputational risks due to financial reporting delays.
- Filing Deadline: The company must file the delinquent Form 10-K or a compliance plan by March 31, 2026; failure to meet this deadline could lead to more severe consequences, impacting investor confidence.
- Potential Compliance Plan Impact: If RCI submits an acceptable compliance plan, Nasdaq may grant an extension of up to 180 days, until June 29, 2026, providing the company with a buffer period to regain compliance.
- Sales Performance Overview: Despite compliance issues, RCI reported club and restaurant sales of $70.3 million in Q1 2026, indicating that its core business still possesses a degree of market demand and revenue potential.
- Compliance Notification: On January 30, 2026, RCI Hospitality Holdings received a notice from Nasdaq for noncompliance with Listing Rule 5250(c)(1) due to the failure to timely file its 10-K report for the year ended September 30, 2025, although this notice does not have an immediate impact on the company's stock listing.
- Submission Deadline: Under Nasdaq rules, RCI has until March 31, 2026, to file its 10-K or submit a compliance plan; failure to do so will require the submission of a compliance plan by that deadline to seek an extension.
- Compliance Plan: If Nasdaq accepts the plan, the company may receive an extension of up to 180 calendar days, until June 29, 2026, during which RCI can regain compliance by filing its 10-K report.
- Appeal Rights: Should Nasdaq reject RCI's compliance plan, the company has the right to appeal the decision to a Nasdaq panel, which could significantly affect its compliance status and future operations.
- Compliance Notification: On January 30, 2026, RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc. received a notification from Nasdaq regarding its noncompliance with Listing Rule 5250(c)(1) due to the failure to file its Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2025, which could impact the company's compliance status.
- Deadline: Under Nasdaq rules, RCI must file its 10-K or submit a compliance plan by March 31, 2026, and failure to meet this deadline may expose the company to compliance risks.
- Compliance Plan: If RCI is unable to file its 10-K by the deadline, it will submit a compliance plan by that date, and if accepted by Nasdaq, it may receive an extension of up to 180 days until June 29, 2026.
- Appeal Rights: Should Nasdaq reject RCI's compliance plan, the company has the right to appeal the decision to a Nasdaq panel, seeking further opportunities for compliance.
- Compliance Notification: On January 30, 2026, RCI Hospitality Holdings received a notice from Nasdaq regarding noncompliance with Listing Rule 5250(c)(1) due to the failure to timely file its Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2025, which could impact its stock compliance status.
- Submission Deadline: Under Nasdaq rules, RCI has until March 31, 2026, to file its 10-K or submit a compliance plan, and failure to meet this deadline could lead to further compliance risks for the company.
- Compliance Plan: If RCI is unable to file its 10-K by the deadline, it will submit a compliance plan prior to that date, and if accepted, Nasdaq may grant an extension of up to 180 days until June 29, 2026.
- Appeal Rights: Should Nasdaq reject RCI's compliance plan, the company has the right to appeal the decision to a Nasdaq panel, which could affect the company's market performance and investor confidence.

- Total Sales Growth: RCI Hospitality reported total sales of $70.3 million for Q1 of fiscal 2026, with nightclubs generating $61.9 million, indicating stable performance in the market.
- New Club Contributions: Five newly opened nightclubs contributed $4.9 million in sales, while same-store sales from 52 clubs produced $57.0 million, showcasing the success of new business expansions.
- Bombshells Restaurant Performance: Bombshells reported quarterly sales of $8.4 million, with two new locations generating $1.8 million and nine same-store locations achieving $6.6 million, despite a $1.2 million sales reduction from four underperforming locations closed last year.
- Market Challenges and Opportunities: Although sales were impacted in October and November due to customer uncertainty from the U.S. government shutdown, RCI still achieved year-over-year growth in higher-margin club service revenues in Q1, demonstrating resilience in adversity.
Q4 Revenue and Expansion: RCI Hospitality reported Q4 revenue of $70.9 million, successfully opened Bombshells in Lubbock, TX, and expanded operations at Rick's Cabaret & Steakhouse in Central City, CO.
Share Repurchase and Sales: The company repurchased 72,739 common shares for $2.7 million and sold a small club in Harlingen, TX for $600,000 cash, with a lease starting January 1, 2026.
New Partnerships and Acquisitions: RCI entered a partnership with Jonathan Joseph, selling 49% of Rick's Cabaret Austin for $1.8 million, and acquired 821,000 shares from ADW Capital Partners.
Management Changes and Stock Performance: RCI appointed Reese as interim President and CEO and Molina as interim CFO, while shares fell following Q4 and FY25 club and restaurant sales results.









