Hooters announces Villages location opening date

[The Gazette]

Hooters restaurant has announced its new location in The Villages will open Monday, July 7. The new location will be located at Lake Deaton Plaza. The restaurant will be 4,500 square feet inside and include an outdoor patio. “The people in The Villages have asked for Hooters, and we are here to deliver,” Neil Kiefer, CEO of

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[Ignatz]

Well, good luck to them. Hope the folks that like that place enjoy!

[rustyp]

Well, good luck to them. Hope the folks that like that place enjoy!

Why wouldn't they ? Is there something different about this particular Hooter's vs the others in the franchise ?

[skarra]

Why wouldn't they ? Is there something different about this particular Hooter's vs the others in the franchise ?
No. I think that’s the point.

[Chamo]

The people who don’t know quality food asked for a Hooters. I find it hard to believe with an overall rating of 2.5 stars anyone would ask for this place. How about getting some quality places to dine in the villages

[LeRoySmith]

The people who don’t know quality food asked for a Hooters. I find it hard to believe with an overall rating of 2.5 stars anyone would ask for this place. How about getting some quality places to dine in the villages

I think cold beer, boobs and sports on TV trumps quality food in many cases.

[starflyte1]

Years ago, Hooters had the best wings. I hope that continues here in TV.

[Bill14564]

The people who don’t know quality food asked for a Hooters. I find it hard to believe with an overall rating of 2.5 stars anyone would ask for this place. How about getting some quality places to dine in the villages

The people who feel the need to announce that they know quality food aren’t likely to be satisfied anywhere. Hooter’s intended market isn’t the self-proclaimed food snobs.

Hard to understand an “overall rating of 2.5 stars” for a location that hasn’t opened its doors yet. Searching for ratings at other locations I didn’t see any overall ratings that low.

I’m looking forwards to it. Really liked their wings, fries, and grouper in other locations so it will be great to have it accessible y golf cart.

[jimleas]

Can't wait! I only go to Hooters for their food (and I used to buy Playboy Magazine only for the articles)! :)

[Marathon Man]

The people who don’t know quality food asked for a Hooters. I find it hard to believe with an overall rating of 2.5 stars anyone would ask for this place. How about getting some quality places to dine in the villages

Take the lead on that. Others will join you, I'm sure.

[bobmarc]

Can't wait! I only go to Hooters for their food (and I used to buy Playboy Magazine only for the articles)! :)

:boom::bigbow::clap2::mademyday:

[Stu from NYC]

The people who don’t know quality food asked for a Hooters. I find it hard to believe with an overall rating of 2.5 stars anyone would ask for this place. How about getting some quality places to dine in the villages

Guess we will not see you there than.

[SusanStCatherine]

Do you have to have large hooters to work there? Plenty of people here qualify including all genders. It's a positive addition!

[shut the front door]

Do you have to have large hooters to work there? Plenty of people here qualify including all genders. It's a positive addition!

I don't think the old farts with manboobs are looking for jobs. They're too busy hanging around the pools showing off their cleavage.

[Cliff Fr]

Hooters restaurant has announced its new location in The Villages will open Monday, July 7. The new location will be located at Lake Deaton Plaza. The restaurant will be 4,500 square feet inside and include an outdoor patio. “The people in The Villages have asked for Hooters, and we are here to deliver,” Neil Kiefer, CEO of

More... (https://www.gazettenewsthevillages.com/hooters-announces-villages-location-opening-date/)

What are villagers more excited about? The Hooters opening or the Costco opening?

[Annie66]

Why wouldn't they ? Is there something different about this particular Hooter's vs the others in the franchise ?

Yeah ..... your servers are 75 year-old, size zero Hooter gals. :girlneener:

[Cuervo]

I am not a Hooters patron, and I heard they have financial problems.
This is what I found on the internet:

"Hooters filed for bankruptcy to address $376 million in debt and plans to sell over 100 corporate-owned locations to franchisees. The company is also closing some underperforming locations. Despite these changes, Hooters intends to remain a viable business and is focusing on a pure franchise model."

This is not a good sign, if it was me, I would not be in a rush to open a Hooters.

[Bill14564]

I am not a Hooters patron, and I heard they have financial problems.
This is what I found on the internet:

"Hooters filed for bankruptcy to address $376 million in debt and plans to sell over 100 corporate-owned locations to franchisees. The company is also closing some underperforming locations. Despite these changes, Hooters intends to remain a viable business and is focusing on a pure franchise model."

This is not a good sign, if it was me, I would not be in a rush to open a Hooters.

Do some more research. Read some of the other threads on this.

[ByebyeMichigan]

Still do ……..

[Risuli]

What are villagers more excited about? The Hooters opening or the Costco opening?

Hmmm... Young women in tight shirts and short shorts serving wings, or a bulk pack of Depends...

[Stu from NYC]

I am not a Hooters patron, and I heard they have financial problems.
This is what I found on the internet:

"Hooters filed for bankruptcy to address $376 million in debt and plans to sell over 100 corporate-owned locations to franchisees. The company is also closing some underperforming locations. Despite these changes, Hooters intends to remain a viable business and is focusing on a pure franchise model."

This is not a good sign, if it was me, I would not be in a rush to open a Hooters.

Different ownership

[Snakster66]

Hmmm... Young women in tight shirts and short shorts serving wings, or a bulk pack of Depends...

so......Costco?

[dougjb]

I am a huge supporter of DEI programs. The Village's Hooters should only hire Village's residents!

Let's see how that turns out! or is it falls out?

[Stu from NYC]

I am a huge supporter of DEI programs. The Village's Hooters should only hire Village's residents!

Let's see how that turns out! or is it falls out?

Hooters would do that if the owners had a death wish.

[billbob]

Glad to hear Hooters has good wings - I'm more of a breast man, so I guess there's no need to go to Hooters. Guess I'll go to KFC.

[Ignatz]

Why wouldn't they ? Is there something different about this particular Hooter's vs the others in the franchise ?

Let’s see… How can I word it so you might understand….

Hooters is not my thing. Well not since the 90s anyway.

I was wishing good luck to the new location as well wishers tend to do.

And I hoped that the patrons enjoy their visits there.

[rustyp]

Let’s see… How can I word it so you might understand….

Hooters is not my thing. Well not since the 90s anyway.

I was wishing good luck to the new location as well wishers tend to do.

And I hoped that the patrons enjoy their visits there.

Good bet the new Hooter's will put your well wishes on their wall of Fame.

[NoMo50]

The new Hooters has been running a soft opening for the past few days. Just show up, get seated, and get one free drink with free appetizer for the table. The parking lot has been packed.

[Bay Kid]

I have a friend that was a pilot for Hooters Airlines for a few years. He said it was a fun job.

[Chamo]

Guess we will not see you there than.

NOPE don’t need to be somewhere where the quality of food is terrible and all the old men with their tongues hanging out about the young girls. So enjoy

[Rancal]

Another sub par eatery in The Villages

[Road-Runner]

Zero issues with Hooters, but what this area really needs is a Wendy's, a Chick Fil A, even a Taco Bell. We have no fast food choices south of 44 except a McDonalds which I do have a problem with (food's horrible).

[Kerry Azz]

The people who don’t know quality food asked for a Hooters. I find it hard to believe with an overall rating of 2.5 stars anyone would ask for this place. How about getting some quality places to dine in the villages
Who doesn’t like fried chicken and cold beer

[Angelhug52]

Why wouldn't they ? Is there something different about this particular Hooter's vs the others in the franchise ?
Will they have males with tight pants and cute butts? Nope?

[jsa]

I think cold beer, boobs and sports on TV trumps quality food in many cases.

A trifecta

[Stu from NYC]

Will they have males with tight pants and cute butts? Nope?

I sure hope not

[phassett]

I am not a Hooters patron, and I heard they have financial problems.
This is what I found on the internet:

"Hooters filed for bankruptcy to address $376 million in debt and plans to sell over 100 corporate-owned locations to franchisees. The company is also closing some underperforming locations. Despite these changes, Hooters intends to remain a viable business and is focusing on a pure franchise model."

This is not a good sign, if it was me, I would not be in a rush to open a Hooters.

There are 3 different companies involved and the original guys that opened Hooters are the ones buying it back from the company that is filing bankruptcy. They are also the ones opening the new locations. Banks don't know how to run a restaurant and that's the same reason that Red Lobster went into bankruptcy. They strip the meat off companies and leave the mostly dead carcass to pay creditors pennies on the dollar. I'm glad the original guys care enough to revive Hooters.

[kcrazorbackfan]

The people who don’t know quality food asked for a Hooters. I find it hard to believe with an overall rating of 2.5 stars anyone would ask for this place. How about getting some quality places to dine in the villages

If you mean “upscale” it probably won’t last due to bad reviews it will get because of the quality/quantity of the food vs. the high prices of the food.

[kcrazorbackfan]

Another sub par eatery in The Villages

Well, it’s good to know that you won’t be there. Or, will you?

[shut the front door]

Zero issues with Hooters, but what this area really needs is a Wendy's, a Chick Fil A, even a Taco Bell. We have no fast food choices south of 44 except a McDonalds which I do have a problem with (food's horrible).

Then why did you buy there? Surely you knew what was there.

[Stu from NYC]

Another sub par eatery in The Villages

Lets not wait until they open to badmouth the place.

[GregR]

Zero issues with Hooters, but what this area really needs is a Wendy's, a Chick Fil A, even a Taco Bell. We have no fast food choices south of 44 except a McDonalds which I do have a problem with (food's horrible).

Technically there is a Chipotle on the south side of 44 in front of Spar :evil6:

[JoMar]

Another sub par eatery in The Villages

Ever been in one?

[Salty Dog]

Zero issues with Hooters, but what this area really needs is a Wendy's, a Chick Fil A, even a Taco Bell. We have no fast food choices south of 44 except a McDonalds which I do have a problem with (food's horrible).

It sounds like fast food is beneath many poster's here.

[Kelevision]

The people who don’t know quality food asked for a Hooters. I find it hard to believe with an overall rating of 2.5 stars anyone would ask for this place. How about getting some quality places to dine in the villages

That will never happen. They tried it and Villagers will only complain about the prices. Welcome to the land of mediocrity.

[Whatnext]

It sounds like fast food is beneath many poster's here.

Food snobs. Big hats, no cattle!

[MikeC]

Came in and sat at the very busy bar at 4:15pm. After 10 min we were asked what we needed. We ordered a beer and food. The beer came right away. After a 30 min further wait we flagged down one of the bar tenders and asked about the food order of wings. He looked and said they did not have an order for food even though we order drinks and food at same time. He said he could put in the order. We so no thank you we were tired of waiting and paid the bill and left. Will not be back

[Stu from NYC]

Came in and sat at the very busy bar at 4:15pm. After 10 min we were asked what we needed. We ordered a beer and food. The beer came right away. After a 30 min further wait we flagged down one of the bar tenders and asked about the food order of wings. He looked and said they did not have an order for food even though we order drinks and food at same time. He said he could put in the order. We so no thank you we were tired of waiting and paid the bill and left. Will not be back

This is why we will not go to a newly open restaurant until it is open for awhile.

[jsa]

Hooters restaurant has announced its new location in The Villages will open Monday, July 7. The new location will be located at Lake Deaton Plaza. The restaurant will be 4,500 square feet inside and include an outdoor patio. “The people in The Villages have asked for Hooters, and we are here to deliver,” Neil Kiefer, CEO of

More... (https://www.gazettenewsthevillages.com/hooters-announces-villages-location-opening-date/)

Yes. Yes, I have asked for hooters. :BigApplause:

[retiredguy123]

This is why we will not go to a newly open restaurant until it is open for awhile.
So, if everyone did what you do, all new restaurants would close. Just saying.

[Stu from NYC]

So, if everyone did what you do, all new restaurants would close. Just saying.

True but would save myself some lousy experiences.

[Battlebasset]

Yes. Yes, I have asked for hooters. :BigApplause:

And you know what they say - If you don't ask, you don't get.

But sometimes, even when you ask...and ask nicely I might add...

[Pugchief]

Will they have males with tight pants and cute butts? Nope?

Would you go if they did? If not, what's your point?

[Pugchief]

So, if everyone did what you do, all new restaurants would close. Just saying.

No, they wouldn't. They just wouldn't have their inexperienced staff overwhelmed in the first week. Once the kinks are worked out, I'm sure thing will flow more smoothly.

As for all the haters, the market will decide if it was a good location or not for this type of venture.