[kkingston57]

Originally Posted by defrey12

Huh??? TLDR…

Too much information.

[kkingston57]

Originally Posted by Normal

Hooters is located (or will be) right on Cash Alley (CR44). It will do just fine. Centrally located for Villagers and golf cart accessible, also viewed by all ages with regular traffic from 44 between Leesburg and Wildwood it should have no issues for traffic. A lot of stores and retail are in (or should I say “on”) 44s future.

Where are they going to find their female staff?

[zuidemab]

Originally Posted by Snakster66

so....they're going bust?

Na, don’t be a boob! This is what rich investors do so they can walk away and start new with someone else’s treasure chest 😅

[SHIBUMI]

Overload of Villagers applying for waitstaff. They have decided to give the Dorito test.

Place a Dorito on your left chest. Hold it there for 1 minute. If it doesn't fall to the floor you will be considered.

Originally Posted by kkingston57

Where are they going to find their female staff?

[ithos]

I haven't visited a Hooters in many years so I don't know if their quality of food and service had slipped significantly. But without question the competition has grown.
Twin Peaks, Tilted Kilt and Wing House to name a few.

[Papa_lecki]

Originally Posted by kkingston57

Where are they going to find their female staff?

Dancing at the squares

[MorTech]

I knew a "dancer" named Twin Peaks...Apparently so did the founder of said restaurant.
I would prefer a Buffalo Wild Wings sports bar atmosphere although I have never been to a Hooter's.
I like Trashy...Trashy is almost never dull.

Wir Getin Thar....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKvTwJ2hT3w

A hooter's restaurant in Thailand is on my bucket list

[J1ceasar]

I don't know where I got the information but the three Hooters that are opening are owned by the original owners of the trademark which still have a carve out agreement with the corporation to allow them to open restaurants in Florida. So fear not the restaurants that are going to be in the village area are not going into bankruptcy and will definitely be developed as restaurants and open for all you old senior citizens to go out and gawk .

[asianthree]

Originally Posted by J1ceasar

I don't know where I got the information but the three Hooters that are opening are owned by the original owners of the trademark which still have a carve out agreement with the corporation to allow them to open restaurants in Florida. So fear not the restaurants that are going to be in the village area are not going into bankruptcy and will definitely be developed as restaurants and open for all you old senior citizens to go out and gawk .

I think I read the same article that 3 Hooters are opening. One on 44, one moving into Outback Location, once Outback moves to Trailwinds. But I don’t remember the third location in the bubble.

[frayedends]

Originally Posted by ithos

I haven't visited a Hooters in many years so I don't know if their quality of food and service had slipped significantly. But without question the competition has grown.
Twin Peaks, Tilted Kilt and Wing House to name a few.

The quality of staff in the Villages will likely be sagging. But with the proper support I'm sure the breast is yet to come.

[ROCKETMAN]

As was previously stated the Hooters coming to the villages is not part that’s in Chapter 11. Chapter 11 will let them get rid of less profitable locations and pay off some debt. Winn Dixie has done it twice and there still around. To the people who say it’s trash and admit never been in one, get a life.

[justjim]

Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby

I was just about to post about the bankruptcy preparations! You beat me to it. Wondering how this is going to affect the brand new Hooters being built in the Villages area (if it'll affect it at all).

I’m not a big fan of our bankruptcy laws. Hooters will likely reorganize and stay in business by closing old properties and leaving their current creditors to lose their investment. The CEO and a few other vice presidents with large salaries have
“Parachutes” and the employees at the older properties will try and find a job elsewhere. Capitalism at its best.

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by SuperJ

Good time to buy the stock. Buy the dip sell the rip lol

Worst time to buy. If they do file for bankruptcy stock likely to be worthless.

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by kkingston57

If you believe in their long term viability, go for it. Can not imagine how they can staff any operation in and around TV. Went out last night to a very popular steak house. Usually host will be a young vivacious female. There were 3 there none of which was under 200 lbs and no taller than 5'ft 6 inches

Would put them as servers but not a great first impression.

[Indydealmaker]

Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby

I was just about to post about the bankruptcy preparations! You beat me to it. Wondering how this is going to affect the brand new Hooters being built in the Villages area (if it'll affect it at all).

HMC Hospitality Group is not the same as Hooters of America
HMC Hospitality Group, which owns the new Hooters coming to The Villages, is a separate entity from Hooters of America that is filing for bankruptcy. HMC is made up of the the original founders of the brand.