HOOTERS® – An American Icon in Casual Dining & Sports Bar
Hooters is one of the most recognizable casual dining and sports bar brands in the world. Founded in Clearwater, Florida, the brand has grown into an international phenomenon built on its signature breaded chicken wings, lively sports-driven atmosphere, and the iconic Hooters Girls™ hospitality experience.
What Is HOOTERS®?
- A uniquely American, experiential restaurant brand with broad global recognition
- Spans three core sub-segments: experiential dining, wings specialty, and sports bar
- Renowned for its fun, lively atmosphere and the Hooters Girls™ — friendly, attentive, and central to the brand experience
- Broad appeal across demographics and ethnicities, domestically and internationally
Why Franchise HOOTERS®?
- Resilient franchise brand for over 40 years and in 20+ countries with approximately 300 locations globally
- One of the most recognized names in the restaurant industry, with deep roots in American culture
- Category leader in breaded wings with a differentiated, hard-to-replicate hospitality model
- Renewed brand positioning focused on community, elevated food quality, and family-friendly experience
- Post-restructuring stability backed by experienced founder-operator leadership
- Flexible restaurant formats adaptable to diverse markets
- Digital infrastructure including mobile ordering, app, and HootClub Rewards loyalty program
- Territory availability across Asia Pacific with multi-unit development opportunities
Recognition
- Ranked among the top franchise opportunities by leading industry publications
- Recognized for best-in-category wings and casual dining excellence at major franchise awards











