Hooters

2022 - 12 - 28

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Is Hooters Shutting Down? Restaurant Sets The Record Straight (OutKick)

A tweet claiming the popular restaurant chain known for beer and wings was “shutting down and 'rebranding' after new study shows that millennials 'aren't that ...

You have to say enough is enough. Losing Hooters would definitely be past the line, and something tells me most OutKick readers agree. Our concept is here to stay.” When he gets back to me, I’ll update you all. At some point, you have to draw a line in the sand. People made it clear Hooters leaving wouldn’t be tolerated, and nobody spearheaded the fight more than noted Hooters enthusiast Nick Adams.

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Paige Spiranac admits Hooters 'back-up plan' as golf beauty pokes ... (Daily Star)

Golf babe Paige Spiranac made a brilliant joke at her own expense after rumours abounded on social media that popular restaurant chain Hooters could shut ...

Our concept is here to stay". Trust me, you’re good". Stay the course!" A third user added: "You’re good. We love you", wrote one excited fan. Rumours have been rife on social media that Hooters, which is famous for its scantily-clad waitresses, is set to close down or rebrand in the near future.

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Sports World Reacts To The Fake Hooters Report (The Spun)

The report, which was published by a viral Twitter account, stated that Hooters would be closing down, because of how millennials feel about women's breasts.

"The “hooters blame millennials for a rebrand” aggregate story is the culture war’s Monterey World Cup stadium view. A fake report about the future of Hooters circulated on the internet on Wednesday. Sports World Reacts To The Fake Hooters Report

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No, Hooters isn't rebranding because millennials 'aren't that into ... (The Daily Dot)

On Wednesday, a media outlet made a shocking claim about an iconic restaurant known for its chicken wings and scantily clad waitstaff.

The outlet didn’t immediately respond to a direct message sent via Instagram seeking comment. “There is no validity to this story. Hooters confirmed that those orange shorts, stockings, and white tank tops aren’t going anywhere anytime soon. [tweeted](https://twitter.com/MarkBatsonMusic/status/1608161311686529025?s=20&t=NUkWxqyM9OfwGfkRAvSmig). [suggested](https://twitter.com/twrecks155/status/1608164262844956672?s=20&t=NUkWxqyM9OfwGfkRAvSmig). [tweeted](https://twitter.com/DailyLoud/status/1608159685227732993?s=20&t=NUkWxqyM9OfwGfkRAvSmig).

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Hooters dispels rumors that it's shutting down and rebranding (Business Insider)

"There is no validity to this story," Hooters of America said in a statement shared with Insider. "Our concept is here to stay."

After a series of viral TikTok videos shared by staffers, [Hooters adjusted its policy](https://www.businessinsider.com/hooters-adjusts-policy-to-make-controversial-new-shorts-optional-2021-10) to make the new uniforms optional. - "There is no validity to this story," Hooters of America said in a statement shared with Insider. Our concept is here to stay." "There is no validity to this story," Hooters of America said in a statement shared with Insider. It noted that the research was part of a larger trend of millennials being less inclined to visit "breastaurants" like Hooters and Twin Peaks compared to older generations. Hooters has since struggled to regain momentum.

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Is Hooters closing because millennials aren't 'into boobs'? (New York Post)

A viral tweet drummed up the rumor mill this week after falsely claiming the shuttering of select Hooters locations was due to millennials not being "into ...

Hooters’ notorious uniform, which quickly became its claim to fame due to the eye candy donning the attire, is now deemed “ [offensive](https://www.vox.com/the-goods/2018/10/4/17911936/hooters-uniform-breastaurant-decline)” by some, per a 2018 Vox report. Last year, the chicken spot introduced [ skimpy, new shorts](https://nypost.com/2021/10/15/hooters-under-fire-over-new-crotch-string-uniform-shorts/) which bared more resemblance to underwear and prompted waitress outcry. “Our concept is here to stay.” [Eat This, Not That](https://www.eatthis.com/hooters-locations-disappearing/), the coronavirus pandemic had an adverse impact on Hooters, which was the cherry on top of an already mountainous stack of obstacles the company faced. [ ’80s-inspired](https://nypost.com/2022/12/05/im-the-original-hooters-girl-from-1983-and-the-thrill-never-gets-old/) orange sports shorts and cleavage-baring tees are its breast-kept secret to success — was forced to deny the rumors. [“creepy” patrons ](https://nypost.com/2022/10/03/creepy-hooters-customer-shamed-by-hooters-waitress/)and slam the [ ultra-strict ](https://nypost.com/2022/09/08/hooters-waitress-reveals-strict-rules-in-viral-tiktok/)dress code, outfits that have come under fire for catering to the male gaze. Complex took the sexy stats and ran with them, attributing Hooters’ updated aesthetics and its 2012 spinoff restaurant Hoots to a desperate grab for millennial patronage. In addition to an [ outdated menu](https://www.mashed.com/129065/the-real-reason-hooters-is-disappearing-across-the-country/) — despite wings and beer being the staple meal of American sports watchers — the chain’s [multiple failed ventures](https://www.vox.com/the-goods/2018/10/4/17911936/hooters-uniform-breastaurant-decline) and [changing ownership ](https://www.restaurantbusinessonline.com/financing/hooters-america-has-been-sold)possibly damaged its prospects of success. [ it may have nothing to do with generational preferences](https://www.businessinsider.com/hooters-business-strategy-shifts-2017-8), the chain has shrunk from its peak of 430 US locations to a [measly 312 as of 2022](https://www.scrapehero.com/location-reports/Hooters-USA/). [Sloan Miavitz](https://www.instagram.com/p/Cmuk-_rvYqp/?utm_source=ig_embed&ig_rid=c63e4bed-ecdf-41ad-9051-b2de6a5b59a0) posted a ‘gram in her skin-tight uniform with the caption, “New study shows that millennials are 100% still into boobs and hooters is thriving.” Stephen Brown, a spokesperson for the company, [told the Associated Press](https://apnews.com/article/fact-check-hooters-closing-rebrand-876311917577) that the far-fetched claims have “no validity” and promised the iconic breastaurant, and its busty servers, “is here to stay.” [tweeting](https://twitter.com/Hooters/status/1608212202225373187), “this is the fakest news that has ever newsed,” along with an eye roll emoji.

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Hooters Is Definitely NOT Closing Down Because Millennials Don't ... (Whiskey Riff)

Yesterday, the world was shaken to its core by one simple tweet that spoke volumes.... https://twitter.com/DailyLoud/status/1608159685227732993 And as you ...

As we approach its 40th anniversary in 2023, the chain has gone from 430 restaurants at its peak, to only 312 as of this year. And if Hooters ever was in trouble, we can count on John Daly to step in and at least buy a few to keep the lights on. [Associated Press](https://apnews.com/article/fact-check-hooters-closing-rebrand-876311917577) that these claims have “no validity,” and assured the outlet that Hooters was “here to stay.”

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Hooters Shuts Down Rumors Of A Possible Rebrand (The Daily Meal)

If you've seen a viral tweet about Hooters rebranding its infamous restaurants, don't believe the hype. Here's what the fast-casual chain said about the ...

[Hooters' Twitter](https://twitter.com/Hooters/status/1608212202225373187) account quickly shut down the rumors. The next day, [Hooters](https://twitter.com/Hooters/status/1608489209148641280) retweeted its year-old tweet, "Haters gonna hate. Screenshotting a 2017 tweet from [Complex's Twitter](https://twitter.com/Complex/status/898157131001724928), which purported the very same shut-down rumor, Hooters dismissed all of this as being fake news. [Complex](https://www.complex.com/life/2017/08/hooters-shutting-down-because-millennials-arent-that-into-boobs), which noted that the number of Hooters locations has diminished in recent years (actual data via [Entrepreneur](https://www.entrepreneur.com/franchises/hooters/330935)). [Hooters](https://www.hooters.com/about/history/) has provided diners with a traditionally masculine eating experience. This image policy has, of course, rubbed some the wrong way and resulted in

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Paige Spiranac Worried About Rumors That Hooters Is Shutting ... (OutKick)

Page Spiranac had a little fun with the rumors swirling that Hooters was shutting down because millennials don't like boobs.

It was her picture that was featured in the rebranding tweet and she put the armor on to do battle She said on Instagram, “New study shows that Millennials are 100% still into boobs and Hooters is thriving.” The market for boobs is still very strong. A tweet claiming that Hooters was shutting down to rebrand grabbed the attention of millions on the social media app. Hooters also took a moment to address Paige’s concerns. He couldn’t tell if the rebranding claim

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Hooters says it is not closing for a millennial-friendly rebrand (Associated Press)

CLAIM: Hooters is shutting down and rebranding. AP'S ASSESSMENT: False. A spokesperson for the restaurant chain told The Associated Press that this claim ...

The Complex article discussed a report that there had been a 7 percent drop in Hooters locations from 2012 to 2016. A spokesperson for the restaurant chain told The Associated Press that this claim has “no validity” and that its concept “is here to stay.” The posts are misrepresenting a 2017 article that discussed some U.S. Our concept is here to stay.” locations closing between 2012 and 2016, as well as changes the company made to its menu and decor more than a decade ago and The tweet had received nearly 57,000 likes and more than 18,000 shares as of Wednesday evening. “There is no validity to this story,” he wrote in an email.

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'Millennials are 100% still into boobs' (NEWS.com.au)

Don't believe the lies, 'millennials are 100 per cent still into boobs'. A Hooters waitress has spoken out after reports the restaurant chain was failing ...

In addition to an outdated menu — despite wings and beer being the staple meal of American sports watchers — the chain’s multiple failed ventures and changing ownership possibly damaged its prospects of success. “Our concept is here to stay.” The “new study” in question came from a 2017 Complex article, which cited data from PornHub. Complex took the sexy stats and ran with them, attributing Hooters’ updated aesthetics and its 2012 spin-off restaurant Hoots to a desperate grab for millennial patronage. But as Hooters comes up on its 40th anniversary in the new year, more locations have been closing. A viral tweet drummed up the rumour mill this week after falsely claiming the shuttering of select Hooters locations was due to millennials not being “into boobs” anymore.

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