---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001628280-26-004392"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "RICK"
cik: "0000935419"
company_name: "RCI HOSPITALITY HOLDINGS, INC."
filed_at: "2026-01-30T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-16T06:13:40.182269+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.45
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.45
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Eric Langan steps down as RCI Hospitality Chairman; Travis Reese appointed successor

## Summary
- Effective Jan 29, 2026, Eric Langan resigned as Chairman of the Board.
- Travis Reese appointed Chairman; Reese also serves as Interim President and CEO.
- Langan remains on the board; change furthers leadership transition begun Nov 2025.
- No financial impact or operational changes disclosed.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001628280-26-004392
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: RICK
- cik: 0000935419
- company_name: RCI HOSPITALITY HOLDINGS, INC.
- filed_at: 2026-01-30T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.45
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.45
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/935419/000162828026004392/0001628280-26-004392-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/935419/000162828026004392/rick-20260129.htm

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