History
The first Hooters was opened in 1983 in Clearwater Florida and has grown into a chain of over 430 locations in 44 states and 29 countries. In addition to the successful restaurants Hooters is also known for its community involvement and commitment to charity through HOO.C.E.F. The Hooters Community Endowment Fund which has donated over $8 million to local and national charities since 1992, including a $2 million Breast Cancer research grant named in honor of Kelly Jo Dowd, a former Hooters Girls and manager. Hooters is also committed to honoring the men and woman of our nation's armed forces with visits by the Hooters Girls into combat zones around the world, special discounts and days to honor the military and a fund through Operation HomeFront to support the families of service personnel stationed overseas.
Specialties
We're all over the place! Hooters of America, LLC is the proud franchisor and operator of more than 420 Hooters restaurants located in 41 states and 26 countries. We're not great with numbers, but even we can see that's awesome. How'd we get here? In 1983, six rowdy businessmen with no restaurant experience--but an appetite for chicken wings--got together to open a place they couldn't get kicked out of. True story. They created the first Hooters, and then they made history. Rescuing millions from the ordinary! When we started, we wanted to put all the stuff we love in one place. Food we crave, ice-cold beer, and all the sports you could possibly watch on wall-to-wall big screen TVs. And let's not forget the Hooters Girls. Their one-of-a-kind hospitality makes you feel welcome from the moment you walk in the door. It all seems so simple, we can't believe nobody else thought of it. Craveable food We're not the bragging type, but somehow we ended up with a downright craveable menu. We've got it all--appetizers, salads, burgers, seafood, you name it. And those Hooters Wings. Well, they're world famous for a reason. Lick your fingers, we won't judge. Philanthropy We're deeply involved in the communities we serve. When you