Hooters

$HTRSF500 #501

CategoryFood: Full-Service Restaurants

SubcategoryMiscellaneous Full-Service Restaurants

ParentHOA NewCo LLC

Founded2014

Completeness31/34 (91%)

Years in Business11

Began FranchisingNovember 2025

HQAtlanta, GA

Executives8

LinksWeb

Main Phone(770) 951-2040

Emailfranchising@hooters.com

FDD IssuedApril 30, 2026

Last UpdatedMay 20, 2026

FDDs2026 · 2023 · 2022 🔒

Franchisor

Hooters franchises casual dining neighborhood restaurants that offer chicken wings, seafood, burgers, and beverages, featuring the 'Hooters Girls.'

HOA Future Franchising, LLC is a Delaware LLC established in 2025, with HOA Franchise HoldCo, LLC as its immediate parent. Key executives include President Sal Melilli and CEO Neil Kiefer, with operations managed by Brand Management.

Hooters franchises casual dining neighborhood restaurants that offer chicken wings, seafood, burgers, and beverages, featuring the 'Hooters Girls.'

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