RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc., doing business as RCI Hospitality, is a U.S.-based hospitality and entertainment company that owns and operates a diversified portfolio of businesses in the adult-themed nightlife and casual dining sectors. The company’s core operations include upscale gentlemen’s clubs and live entertainment venues alongside a separate division of full-service restaurants and sports bars. Its adult entertainment venues feature branded concepts such as Rick’s Cabaret, Tootsie’s Cabaret, Club Onyx and Strip Strip, offering patrons VIP seating, bottle service and live stage performances.
In addition to its gentleman’s club segment, RCI Hospitality maintains a growing portfolio of casual dining and sports bar locations under the Bodé Group umbrella. These establishments provide made-from-scratch menu items, craft cocktails and sports-viewing experiences tailored to a broad demographic. This two-pronged operating structure allows RCI to leverage shared corporate resources—such as centralized management, information technology and marketing—while catering to distinct customer bases.
Founded in Houston in 1983 by hospitality entrepreneur Robert Watters, RCI Hospitality completed its initial public offering in 2004 and has since expanded through both organic growth and strategic acquisitions. Notable milestones include the acquisition of Tootsie’s Cabaret in 2012 and the purchase of the Bodé Group in 2016. Under the leadership of founder and Chief Executive Officer Robert Watters, along with Chief Financial Officer William Devaney, the company has emphasized disciplined expansion, experience-driven service and compliance with local regulations governing adult entertainment.
Today, RCI Hospitality operates more than 40 venues across key U.S. markets, including Texas, Florida, Nevada, Colorado and Oklahoma. The company continues to explore opportunities for new club openings and dining concepts in high-traffic urban centers, while also investing in technology to enhance the customer experience through digital payments, loyalty programs and streamlined back-office operations.
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