The first Hooters restaurant opened on April Fools' Day in 1983 in Clearwater, Florida, by six friends, all businessmen who had no experience in the restaurant industry. The current logo, uniform, menu and ambiance are all very similar to what existed in the original store.
Hooters is characterized by its famous “Hootie the Owl” logo, its spicy chicken wings, and offers our customers the look of the “Cheerleader, Surfer, the Girl Next Door”; the Hooters Girl.
The casual beach-themed “neighborhood” restaurant features a fun and casual atmosphere, fabulous food and drinks at a reasonable price, backed up by our great services delivered by our Hooters Girls. Our mission is to provide a family of hospitality and services that achieves excellence and enhances lifestyles of all who come in contact with the Hooters brand.
The first Hooters opened in Clearwater, FL on October 4, 1983. There are now currently over 455 locations in 44 U.S. states and 28 countries. Hooters in Asia comprises of Singapore, Taiwan, Korea, Philippines, Guam, Japan, and is a every growing restaurant known throughout the world.
