Hooters
$HTRSF500 #501CategoryFood: Full-Service Restaurants
SubcategoryMiscellaneous Full-Service Restaurants
Locations194
Franchisee Count118
Franchise Fee$50,000
Item 7 Low$1,253,300
Item 7 Midpoint$2,975,150
Item 7 High$4,697,000
Royalty Fees6% of Gross Sales
Ad / Brand Fund2%
Sold Not Open0
ParentHooters, Inc.
Founded2025
Completeness34/34 (100%)
Years in Business11
Began FranchisingNovember 2025
HQClearwater, FL
Executives7
LinksWeb
Main Phone(770) 951-2040
FDD IssuedApril 30, 2026
Last UpdatedAug 11, 2026
FDDs2026 · 2023 · 2022 🔒
Franchisor
Hooters franchises casual dining neighborhood restaurants that offer chicken wings, seafood, burgers, and beverages, featuring the 'Hooters Girls.'
Franchisees are required to use a designated Technology System, which includes a POS System, bookkeeping, and inventory control software, and must subscribe to the OLO online ordering system with associated fees.
Hooters franchises casual dining neighborhood restaurants that offer chicken wings, seafood, burgers, and beverages, featuring the 'Hooters Girls.'
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