Hooters
Franchise Overview
Hooters operates a casual dining and sports bar franchise where franchisees run full-service restaurants built around a high-energy atmosphere, wall-to-wall big-screen TVs, signature chicken wings, cold beverages, and a team of brand-ambassador servers appealing to sports fans, families, and social diners.
Just the Facts
For most complete information, see Franchise Disclosure Documents
Hooters Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDD)
These Hooters FDDs, as filed, contain 23 sections of federally mandated disclosures such as franchisee obligations, franchisor litigation, and financial performance. FDD's are typically 100+ pages long and are critical to evaluate when researching a franchise.
Available Documents
Instant download after purchaseHooters FDD 2026
April 2026
Hooters FDD 2024
August 2024
Hooters FDD 2023
May 2023
Hooters FDD 2019
April 2019
Hooters FDD 2018
April 2018
Hooters FDD 2017
April 2017
Hooters FDD 2016
April 2016
Hooters FDD 2015
April 2015
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