[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]

Originally Posted by 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

Who doesn’t like fried chicken and cold beer

[Angelhug52]

Originally Posted by rustyp

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]

Originally Posted by LeRoySmith

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

A trifecta

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by Angelhug52

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

I sure hope not

[phassett]

Originally Posted by 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.

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]

Originally Posted by 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

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]

Originally Posted by Rancal

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]

Originally Posted by 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).

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

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by Rancal

Another sub par eatery in The Villages

Lets not wait until they open to badmouth the place.

[GregR]

Originally Posted by 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).

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

[JoMar]

Originally Posted by Rancal

Another sub par eatery in The Villages

Ever been in one?

[Salty Dog]

Originally Posted by 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).

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

[Kelevision]

Originally Posted by 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

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