The Habit Restaurants, Inc. announced the appointment of Joseph J. Kadow to its Board of Directors effective September 28, 2015. In addition to serving on the Board of Directors, Mr. Kadow will serve on The Habit's Audit Committee and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee. Mr. Kadow is currently Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer of Bloomin' Brands, Inc. Mr. Kadow is Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of the National Restaurant Association and will serve as
Chairman in 2016.