Hooters Trivia

1) Where is Hooters Head Office?

• The Hooters head office is in Atlanta, GA.
• In 1984 Hugh Connerty bought the rights to Hooters from the Original Hooters 6 founders.
• Robert H. Brooks and a group of Atlantan investors (operators of Hooters of America, Inc.) bought out Hugh Connerty.

2) Where did the first Hooters Restaurant open?

• Hooters, Inc. was incorporated in Clearwater, Florida, on April 1, 1983, by six Clearwater businessmen.
• Their first Hooters restaurant was built on the site of a former rundown nightclub that had been purchased at a low price.
• So many businesses had folded in that particular location that the Hooters founders built a small “graveyard” at the front door for each that had come and gone before them.

3) What year did Hooters first open?

b) 1983

The Hooters Menu consists of all of the above

• Appetizers
• Wings
• Burgers
• Sandwiches and Tacos
• Seafood
• Salads
• The Light Choice
• Fries and Sides
• Desserts

5) Does Hooters offer Boneless Wings?

a) Yes

False – The Hooters Casino Hotel was opened on February 2, 2006, but as of 2019 is now the  OYO Hotel

The hotel featured:

• The casino is 30,000 Square Feet
• 370 slot and video poker machines including over 100 new games.
• 22 table games including Blackjack, Roulette, Craps, and EZ Pai Gow.
• William Hill Sports Book and Kiosk
• Rewards Club+
• Hooters Girls bring drinks to players.

7) The founder’s incorporated Hooters on April Fool’s Day because they didn’t think the restaurant would last? 

a) True

8) Where was the first Hooters built overseas?

c) Singapore

About Hooters Singapore

• Singapore is the first Hooters built overseas.
• The opened their doors in December 1996.
• They are the first Hooters built outside of North America and the 1st in Asia.
• The restaurant has a 300 seating capacity.

9) Hooters Air is still operational today?

False – Hooters Air was an airline headquartered in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, USA. The airline was established in 2003 and started operations on March 6, 2003.

Some Facts:

• There were 17 destinations and a fleet size of 7.
• The airline ceased operations on April 17th, 2006.
• The airline was started by Hooters of America founder John Brooks.

10) Which of the following are considered Hooters Values?

All of the above

a) Show you care
b) Elevate the spirit
c) Respect Everyone
d) Value Feedback
e) Exceed Expectations

11) Is Hooters a sponsor of the Jimmy V Foundation for Cancer Research?

True – Hooters is a sponsor of the Jimmy V Foundation for Cancer Research.

Hooters Fight against Cancer

• Since 2006, Hooters has been an active participant in the fight against breast cancer, raising over $4 million for the V Foundation.
• A Breast Cancer Research Grant was also made in the name of Kelly Jo Dowd (1998 Hooters Calendar Cover Girl) who spent the last years of her life battling breast cancer.

12) What is the name of Hooters Loyalty Club?

Hootclub

About HootClub

• HootClub is a loyalty reward app on your mobile phone
• The app is available on Google Play or Apple App Store.
• After every 8th visit, you get something free.
• Hootclub also gives you special offers and free food on your birthday.