--- title: "California Multi-Brand Operator Adds Hoots Wings" url: https://burnaze.com/article/77fb0396-50ad-4821-bb32-3bb602dd7f96 source: "Franchising.com" original_url: https://www.franchising.com/articles/california_multibrand_operator_adds_hoots_wings.html author: "Multi-Unit Franchisee" category: "Chicken" industry: "Restaurants" segment: "Chicken" published: 2021-08-16T08:00:00.000Z modified: 2026-11-01T01:20:52.690Z image: https://imgs.franchising.com/art/articles/6194_plate.jpg --- # California Multi-Brand Operator Adds Hoots Wings **TL;DR:** Reza Medali, a multi-unit operator, has signed an 18-unit area development agreement to bring Hoots Wings to Southern California. Medali's portfolio currently includes 15 Blaze Pizza restaurants and 2 Subway locations in the region. *By Multi-Unit Franchisee, originally published in Franchising.com on 2021-08-16. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/articles/california_multibrand_operator_adds_hoots_wings.html).* ## Story Reza Medali was not content to be a multi-unit operator of just two QSR brands. He was looking for a fast-casual wing concept and found his partner in Hoots Wings. He just signed an 18-unit area development agreement to bring Hoots Wings to Southern California over the next five years. The first locations are planned for the Orange County area, where two are slated to open in Q1 2022. Medali’s portfolio currently includes 15 Blaze Pizza restaurants and 2 Subway locations in Southern California. “Hoots has established itself as a leader in the QSR wing space - with Hooters backing a 35-plus year history, the decision to invest was a no brainer,” said Medali, who has three decades of franchising experience. “When seeking a stand-out chicken concept to add to my growing portfolio, I was immediately attracted to the nostalgia engrained in the Hoots Wings brand. With experience in restaurant franchising, I knew I needed to feel that passion and support from the team and also believe in the product. The quality of Hoots Wings is far more superior than any player in the space - and I’m confident I’ve invested with the best.” The new deal will mark Hoots Wings’ debut on the West Coast. - Get Started in Franchising - Franchise Rankings & Awards - Franchise Sales & Development - Featured Franchise Stories Franchising.com is produced by Franchise Update Media. Franchise Update Media has its finger on the pulse of franchising with unrivalled audience intelligence and market driven data. No media company understands the franchise landscape deeper than Franchise Update Media. 1201 New York Avenue NW, Suite 300A Washington, DC 20005 PH. (408) 402-5681 - Franchisee Financing & Lending - Site Selection & Real Estate - Supply Chain & Procurement - Annual Franchise Development Report - Multi-Unit Franchising Conference - Franchise Growth & Marketing Conference - Franchise Leadership & Development Conference - Multi-Unit Franchisee Magazine - Franchise Update Magazine - Franchise Update Franchisor Report - Franchising Express Report - International Franchise Report - Multi-Unit Franchisee Report The multi-unit franchise opportunities listed above are not related to or endorsed by Multi-Unit Franchisee or Franchise Update Media Group. We are not engaged in, supporting, or endorsing any specific franchise, business opportunity, company or individual. No statement in this site is to be construed as a recommendation. We encourage prospective franchise buyers to perform extensive due diligence when considering a franchise opportunity. ## Entities - Franchising.com (publication) - Restaurants (sector) - Subway (company) - Multi-Unit Franchisee (person) - multi-unit expansion (topic) - Blaze Pizza (company) - Southern California (location) - Hooters (company) - Orange County (location) - area development agreement (topic) - qsr development (topic) - fast-casual wing concept (topic) --- Originally reported by Multi-Unit Franchisee, Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/articles/california_multibrand_operator_adds_hoots_wings.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/77fb0396-50ad-4821-bb32-3bb602dd7f96).