Updated at 1:04 p.m., Monday, January 15, 2007
Hooters opens in Kona and Korea
News Release
ATLANTA -- From the gorgeous island of Hawaii to the bustling capitol of Korea, Hooters continues to bring its world famous chicken wings and atmosphere to new places around the globe. Hooters of Kona, HA and Hooters of Seoul, Korea, opening this week, are the first of 40 Hooters restaurants slated to open in 2007."We are proud to plant the flag and claim another country with the opening of the Hooters of Seoul," stated John Weber, Executive Vice President of Franchise Operations for Hooters. "We are also excited to open the new ocean side location on the big island of Hawaii. This store may have the best view of any Hooters in the world."
The first Hooters location opened its doors in Clearwater, FL 23 years ago, and has since grown to over 425 locations worldwide. Currently in 22 countries, Hooters plans to open restaurants in Puerto Rico, Guam, Japan and Dubai by year's end.
Hooters is well known for its brand of food and fun, featuring a casual beach-theme atmosphere, a menu that features seafood, sandwiches and Hooters signature chicken wings, and service provided by the All-American cheerleaders, the Hooters Girls. For more information visit www.Hooters.com.
Source: Hooters of America, Inc.
