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Buy a Hooters Franchise

Hooters, founded in 1983 in Clearwater, Florida, by six friends including Billy Bishop, operates casual dining restaurants famous for wings, burgers, and a lively atmosphere with friendly service from its iconic “Hooters Girls.” Now fully franchised post-2025 Chapter 11 restructuring, it boasts over 300 locations worldwide, blending sports bar vibes with family-friendly rebranding under original founders’ leadership. This resilient brand emphasizes hospitality, quality food, and community ties in the $120B casual dining sector, appealing to sports fans and groups seeking fun, value-driven meals amid industry shifts.

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Why buy a Hooters Franchise?

Hooters offers proven brand equity, streamlined franchising, and high-traffic draw post-revamp for steady cash flow in resilient dining. Founder-driven model ensures adaptability and growth potential.

Hooters Franchise Costs & Information

Based on 2025 data reported in the 2026 FDD

  • Brand Profile

    • Year Founded

      1983

    • Franchising Since

      1986

    • New Startup Cost

      $1,253,300 – $4,697,000

    • Avg. Resale Price

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  • Franchise Fees

    • Initial franchise Fee

      $50,000

      for new territories

    • Transfer Fee

      $25,000

    • Royalty Fee

      6%

      of Gross Sales

    • Marketing Fee

      2%

      of Gross Sales

  • Unit Performance

    • Total Units *

      194

    • New Units Opened *

      58

    • Units Transferred *

      0

    • Avg. Unit revenue *

      Not Disclosed

    * Based on 2025 data reported in the 2026 FDD

Hooters – Additional  Information

  1. Training & Support

    Post-restructuring, franchisees receive robust training in operations, menu execution, and "re-Hooterization" standards via founder-led expertise. Centralized marketing, supply chain, and digital tools support high-volume sites, with flat fees enabling scalability for multi-unit owners.

  2. Ideal Owner

    Experienced restaurateurs or multi-unit operators with hospitality passion and capital for $1M+ builds thrive. Suits those leveraging local ties for events and loyalty in high-traffic areas.

  3. Recognition & Awards

    Ranked consistently in Entrepreneur's Franchise 500; post-bankruptcy turnaround earned praise in industry media for founder buyback and 100% franchising pivot, revitalizing as a lean operator of top-grossing units.

  4. Industry / Market

    Casual dining grows 4-6% to $130B+ in 2025, fueled by value menus and sports viewing amid economic recovery. Wings and bar fare segments surge 8% yearly with delivery boom and events like NFL.

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