Rick’s Cabaret International, Inc. (NASDAQ: RICK), the nation’s premier chain of upscale gentlemen’s clubs, today reported sales of $6.86 million at its nightclubs in October, an increase of about 13 percent over sales of $6.07 million registered in October 2008.

About Rick’s Cabaret: Rick’s Cabaret International, Inc. (NASDAQ: RICK | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) is home to upscale adult nightclubs serving primarily businessmen and professionals that offer live entertainment, dining and bar operations. Nightclubs in New York City, Miami, Philadelphia, New Orleans, Charlotte, Dallas, Houston, Minneapolis and other cities operate under the names “Rick’s Cabaret,” “XTC,” “Club Onyx” and “Tootsie’s Cabaret”. Sexual contact is not permitted at these locations. Rick’s Cabaret also operates a media division, ED Publications, and owns the adult Internet membership Website couplestouch.com as well as a network of online adult auction sites under the flagship URL naughtybids.com. Rick’s Cabaret common stock is traded on NASDAQ under the symbol RICK. For further information contact [email protected].