Based in 1983, Hooters turned well-known for its rooster wings and its servers’ uniform of orange shorts and low-cut tank tops.
The client group is backed by a few of Hooters’ unique founders, and it pledged to take Hooters “again to its roots”.
“With over 30 years of hands-on expertise throughout the Hooters ecosystem, we’ve a profound understanding of our clients and what it takes to not solely meet, however constantly exceed their expectations,” mentioned Neil Kiefer, a member of the client group and the present CEO of the unique Hooters’ location in Clearwater, Florida.
Hooters mentioned it expects to finish the deal and emerge from chapter in three to 4 months. The corporate has lined up about US$35 million in financing from its present lender group to finish the chapter transaction.
Informal eating eating places have been hammered by rising prices in 2024, with well-known chains like TGI Fridays, Pink Lobster, Bucca di Beppo, and Rubio’s Coastal Grill all submitting for chapter final 12 months.
Restaurant costs have risen about 30 per cent within the final 5 years, outpacing shopper costs total, in accordance with the Federal Reserve Financial institution of St Louis.