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Training Onsite: Varies
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About Hooters
The first Hooters Restaurant opened in Clearwater, Florida, in 1983. The company, known for its Hooters Girls waitresses, began franchising in 1986. The beach-theme restaurants feature sports displayed on flat-screen TVs and a menu offering seafood, sandwiches, burgers, salads, chicken wings and alcohol.
Founded
1983
Franchising Since
1986 (31 Years)
Corporate Address
1815 The Exchange Atlanta, GA 30339
CEO
Terry Marks
Parent Company
Hooters of America LLC
Units (Locations)
Where Seeking Franchisees:
Franchisor is seeking new franchise units worldwide.
Financial Requirements
Initial Investment
$956,500 - $4,275,000
Net-worth Requirement
$2,500,000 - $3,000,000
Liquid Cash Requirement
$1,500,000
Ongoing Fees
Initial Franchise Fee
$75,000 - $75,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee
5%
Ad Royalty Fee
2%
Financing Options
Hooters has relationships with third-party sources which offer financing to cover the following: franchise fee, startup costs, equipment, inventory, accounts receivable, payroll
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Updated: September 16th, 2017
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