Hooters of America, LLC

Hooters of America, LLC, established in 1983, is a prominent American restaurant chain known for its casual dining experience with a beach-themed atmosphere. Its menu centers around signature chicken wings. The first restaurant opened in Clearwater, Florida. The brand has **expanded to over 200 locations** across 36 states and territories in the United States.

The menu at Hooters is diverse and includes seafood, sandwiches, burgers, salads, and original-style chicken wings. Customers can customize wings with a variety of 14 sauces and 5 dry rubs, flavors like Texas BBQ, Caribbean Jerk, and Garlic Habanero. Other wing options include Roasted Wings, Smoked Wings, Naked Wings, Daytona Beach-Style Wings, Bacon-Wrapped Wings, and Boneless Wings.

Hooters is also known for its unique hospitality, featuring servers called "Hooters Girls" that contribute to the brand's distinctive identity. The company supports various promotional and charitable activities, including community appearances by Hooters Girls and support for local and national charities through the Hooters Community Endowment Fund.

In recent years, Hooters has faced financial difficulties, filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in March 2025 to address approximately $376 million in debt. The company has been restructuring, closing some company-owned locations, and transitioning to a fully franchised business model.

Locations

Hooters continues to operate numerous locations across the United States, including:

• Houston, TX
• Springfield, MO
• Laurel, MD
• Augusta, GA
• Taylor, MI
• Birmingham, AL
• Woodbridge, VA
• Mason, OH
• Charleston, SC
• Louisville, KY
• Knoxville, TN
• Council Bluffs, IA
• St. Louis, MO
• Madison, WI
• Orlando, FL
• Palm Bay, FL
• Little Rock, AR
• Humble, TX
• Charlotte, NC
• Toledo, OH

These locations represent a sizeable global reach with more than 420 total venues in 29 countries.