FORT WORTH, Texas – A preview opening of the newest Rick’s Cabaret just outside the busy Dallas/Fort Worth Airport over the weekend drew standing-room only crowds of party-goers and well-wishers. The club is located midway between Dallas and Fort Worth, at the south exit of the world’s seventh busiest airports.

More than 100 beautiful entertainers were on hand for the opening parties Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights at the club, which is the newest addition to Rick’s Cabaret International, Inc. (NASDAQ:RICK), the publicly traded company that includes 22 upscale gentlemen’s clubs nationwide.

The new Rick’s Cabaret D/FW started its life as a bring-your-own-bottle establishment after several corporate neighbors, politicians and airport officials filed complaints that have delayed until June a hearing on issuance of a license by the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC).

“We had a fabulous preview opening weekend and it looks as if this club will be one of our big winners because of its convenience to our patrons, and all the publicity it has received from the controversy over issuing the liquor license,” said Eric Langan [pictured], President and CEO of Rick’s Cabaret International, Inc., who was on hand for the launch.

Mr. Langan said he was confident that the TABC will eventually decide that the club poses no danger and will issue a liquor license.

“Meanwhile, our guests seemed very comfortable bringing their own supply and we simply provided them with glasses, ice, soda water and other mixers. The main attraction is the girls and there were more than 100 of them on hand to help us begin our life.”

Mr. Langan said Rick’s Cabaret D/FW would be open throughout the pro football championship week festivities, as will the company’s other establishments in the Metroplex: Rick’s Cabaret/Fort Worth; Cabaret North and Cabaret East in Fort Worth; Club Onyx in Dallas catering to African-American gentlemen; plus XTC Cabaret in Dallas and XTC Cabaret in Fort Worth.