RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc..
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RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc., through its subsidiaries, owns and operates adult entertainment clubs and related hospitality businesses. The company operates through two segments: Bombshells Restaurant & Bar and Nightclubs. The Nightclubs segment includes adult entertainment clubs that offer live a...Show More
Better Health for All
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No relevant data was found in the provided article to assess RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc. against the 'Better Health for All' ethical value.
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The article explicitly stated that its content was missing and no data could be extracted.
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Fair Money & Economic Opportunity
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RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc. operates adult entertainment clubs and restaurants, and the provided articles do not contain evidence that the company offers lending or deposit services to consumers.
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Therefore, KPIs related to financial products, customer credit, savings, or financial literacy initiatives are not applicable. The company received a Nasdaq noncompliance notice on January 30, 2026, for not filing its Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2025.
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Additionally, bribery and tax-related charges were filed against the CEO, CFO, and other executives by the New York Attorney General in September 2025, leading to their stepping down.
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These issues are regulatory and legal in nature but do not pertain to fair lending practices or financial inclusion.
Fair Pay & Worker Respect
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The company's overall employee rating on Glassdoor is 3.3 out of 5 stars (66%), based on 16 reviews.
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Additionally, 68% of employees would recommend working at RCI Hospitality Holdings to a friend, and 69% approve of the CEO.
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Other employee ratings include 2.3 out of 5 for Culture & Values, 3.8 for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, 3.1 for Work/Life Balance, 2.9 for Senior Management, and 2.9 for Compensation and Benefits.
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Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing
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No specific, quantitative data points were found across the provided articles to assess RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc. against the Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing KPIs. While a Supplier Code of Conduct outlining ethical standards for suppliers (including modern slavery, child labor, and forced labor) was mentioned in Article 3 and 9, it did not provide measurable outcomes or percentages for any of the defined metrics.
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Other articles provided general ESG risk ratings but lacked specific data on sourcing practices, certifications, or supply chain metrics.
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Honest & Fair Business
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No evidence available to assess RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc. on Honest & Fair Business.
Kind to Animals
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No evidence available to assess RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc. on Kind to Animals.
No War, No Weapons
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No evidence available to assess RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc. on No War, No Weapons.
Planet-Friendly Business
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In 2023, the company achieved a recycling rate of 42.3% and an organic waste composting rate of 18.7%.
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This totals a 61% waste diversion rate from landfill.
Respect for Cultures & Communities
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No evidence available to assess RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc. on Respect for Cultures & Communities.
Safe & Smart Tech
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The company is not aware of any recent cybersecurity attacks that have materially affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect it as of December 16, 2024.
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It uses Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technology to encrypt sensitive information collected on order forms when using its shopping cart.
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The company's information technology team leads efforts to address cyber risks through training and regular reviews and tests of the cybersecurity program, and employees are required to participate in safety training.
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The company states it will share personal information with third parties only as described in its privacy statement and does not sell personal information.
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Users can opt-out of newsletters and marketing emails and can review and update their personal information by contacting the company via email or phone.
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The company uses username and password as unique identifiers.
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As of September 30, 2024, the company identified material weaknesses in its internal control over financial reporting, including ineffective design and operation of controls over certain information technology general controls, such as change management, user access, and vendor management.
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The company faces a 79-count indictment from the New York Attorney General for alleged tax fraud, bribery, and conspiracy from 2010–2024, and class-action lawsuits allege misleading disclosures regarding legal risks and compliance practices.
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Zero Waste & Sustainable Products
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In 2023, the company generated 487 tons of waste.
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Of this, 42.3% was recycled and 18.7% was composted, resulting in a total waste diversion rate of 61.0%.
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