Hooters

Pizza Hut's new owners finance deal through whole business securitization

A comedy film detailing the origins and national expansion of the Hooters restaurant chain is currently in development, produced by some of the brand's original founders.

The artisan bagel brand has hired former Moe’s Southwest Grill executive Mike Smith to lead operations as the company enters its next growth phase.

The rise of weight-loss drugs is shifting consumer behavior, resulting in lower spending at fast-food chains and coffee shops while benefiting boutique fitness concepts.

New data reveals 33 restaurant chains closed 10% or more of their units last year, doubling the figure from 2023 but remaining consistent with long-term trends.

Pinstripes closed most locations as a percentage of units in 2025.

This is from the weekly restaurant finance newsletter The Bottom Line.

Hooters CEO Neil Kiefer sees signs of life after bankruptcy

Kansas-based steakhouse operator 801 Restaurant Group filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy last week, adding to the long list of restaurant bankruptcies over the past few years.

There is the restaurant company’s core sports bar business, specializing in chicken wings, beer and televised sports, and then there is its scaled-down offshoot, Buffalo Wild Wings Go, with its…

Hooters shifts its franchise model by closing over 30 company-owned locations to become a fully franchised brand.

Hooters has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and plans to sell to a group of franchisees.

Hooters is reportedly preparing to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy to restructure its operations amid significant financial challenges.

Melissa Fry named among Ragan's Top Women in Marketing 2024.

TGI Fridays, a well-known casual dining chain, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the Northern District of Texas, with 422 franchised restaurants unaffected.

HOA Brands wins Schoox Impact Award for learning and development excellence.

Hooters launches limited-time seasonal specials, including new wing sauce and gumbo.

Cassidy Welch is crowned Miss Hooters International 2024, winning a $30,000 grand prize.

Hooters sells tickets for August 22 pageant in Fort Worth, Texas.

Hooters is bringing the heat for National Chicken Wing Day on Monday, July 29, offering wing lovers the hottest deal to celebrate—buy 10 wings and get another 10 free any style.

Fans eager for the iconic taste of Hooters, including its wings served with one-of-a-kind hospitality by Hooters Girls, can now enjoy it at Hooters San Pedro Garza García, the brand’s…

Hooters is serving up the perfect blend of affordable prices and full flavors with its new lunch menu, available for dine-in only weekdays from 11 a.m.

Hooters Girls compete for $30,000 prize in Fort Worth pageant.

Hooters launches frozen appetizers and snacks in 1,376 Publix stores.