RCI Hospitality Holdings

1 serious warning sign in RCI Hospitality Holdings’ filings.

We look for five warning signs: doubt it can keep going, weak checks on its own accounts, a notice that its past accounts can't be relied on, a change of auditor, and one customer bringing in a big share of sales. We don't check lawsuits, investigations or debt yet.

We checked the auditor's report, internal controls, restatement notices, auditor changes and big customers in the 10-K filed 19 Mar 2026, plus the 10-Q filed 6 Aug 2026 and 11 later 8-Ks.

• Weak checks on its own accounts

  Serious

  The company said its checks on its own accounts did not work at the end of its latest quarter. Mistakes could slip into the numbers.

  “Based on their evaluation, they have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective as of June 30, 2026.”

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  In connection with the preparation of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, an evaluation was performed under the supervision and with the participation of management, including the interim chief executive officer and interim chief financial officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures. Based on their evaluation, they have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective as of June 30, 2026. This determination is based on the previously reported material weaknesses management identified in our internal control over financial reporting, as described below. We are in the process of remediating the material weaknesses in our internal control, as described below. We believe the completion of these processes should remedy our disclosure controls and procedures. We will continue to monitor these issues.

  From the 10-Q filed 6 August 2026, Part I, Item 4. Controls and Procedures. Read it in the filing

Cheap for a reason is the question the numbers cannot answer.

Whether the price already reflects the risks is what the deep dive is for.

• We are subject to increasing legal complexity and could be party to litigation that could adversely affect us.

  Could happen

  Claims brought by government authorities have the potential to be especially disruptive to our business and operations. As described further under “Legal Matters” in Note 11 to our consolidated financial statements, on September 16, 2025, the Company was indicted in the Supreme Court of the State of New York, County of New York, along with two executive officers of the Company (Eric Langan, then Chief Executive Officer, and Bradley Chhay, then Chief Financial Officer, who each subsequently stepped down from those positions in November 2025), three employees of subsidiaries, and the Company’s subsidiaries Peregrine Enterprises, Inc. (the operator of Rick’s Cabaret in New York City), RCI Dining Services (37th Street), Inc. (the operator of Vivid Cabaret in New York City) and RCI 33rd Street Ventures, Inc. (the operator of Hoops Cabaret and Sports Bar in New York City). The indictment alleges that the defendants committed conspiracy, bribery, criminal tax fraud, and offering a false instrument for filing. These charges, which resulted from a previously disclosed investigation by the Office of the Attorney General of New York, allege that a tax auditor with the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance was provided complimentary admission to clubs, restaurant meals, private dances and travel expenses in exchange for the reduction of certain sales tax liabilities in connection with the use of “Dance Dollars.” The Company is continuing to evaluate the charges in the indictment and intends to vigorously defend itself against them, while also continuing to seek a just resolution. The charges are merely allegations, and the defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law. It is not possible at this time to determine whether the Company will incur any fines, penalties, or liabilities in connection with the investigation. If, however, a government authority was to allege that illegal conduct was committed by the Company or any of its employees or executives, regardless of whether any such claims are valid, such claims have the potential to affect our business and defending such claims may be expensive and may divert time, attention and money away from our operations and hurt our performance. Further, adverse publicity resulting from these claims may negatively affect our business.

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• The protection provided by our service marks is limited.

  Could happen

  Our future success is dependent, in a large part, on retaining the services of individuals who possess comprehensive knowledge of our industry. Eric Langan, our former President and Chief Executive Officer, and Bradley Chhay, our former Chief Financial Officer, have served these roles in the past, but both individuals stepped down as executive officers in November 2025. Travis Reese and Albert Molina have stepped in to fill these positions and Messrs. Langan and Chhay have remained with the Company in different roles. Our executive officers have vast experience in the adult nightclub and/or hospitality industries, with Mr. Molina having specialized familiarity with our accounting systems and how they affect our operations. The loss of key personnel could have a negative effect on our operating, marketing and financial performance if we are unable to find an adequate replacement with similar knowledge and experience within our industry. There can be no assurance that any of our key personnel will continue to be employed by us.

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