Hooters
Key figures
| Initial franchise fee | $50,000 |
| Total investment (Item 7) | $1,253,300 – $3,022,000 |
| Royalty (Item 6) | 6% of gross sales |
| Franchised units (Item 20) | 118 (Item 20, p.69) |
| Brand website | https://www.Hooters.com |
About Hooters
TERRITORY (Item 12): territory is NOT exclusive - the FDD states you will not receive an exclusive territory. We have offered Hooters franchises since November 2025, and we have not directly operated any Hooters Restaurants. Predecessor offered franchises for Hooters Restaurants from 2014 to April
Territory — what the FDD says (Item 12)
Under this brand's Item 12 rule, you do not receive an exclusive territory. The franchisor may sell additional franchises in the same area. It may also operate company units there. Or it may sell through other channels. No area is reserved for you. No area is closed to you by another franchisee's exclusivity either. Placement is the franchisor's decision.
The FDD's own words (Item 12): “territory is NOT exclusive - the FDD states you will not receive an exclusive territory. We have offered Hooters franchises since November 2025, and we have not directly operated any Hooters Restaurants. Predecessor offered franchises for Hooters Restaurants from 2014 to April”
Availability
Because this brand grants no exclusive territory, there are no territory-based exclusions: no area is reserved for an existing franchisee, and no area is reserved for you. Whether a new unit is placed anywhere is the franchisor's decision under Item 12.
Next steps with Hooters
Put Hooters on a shortlist. Compare it side by side with two other brands. Check it against your budget in the PerfectFit Quiz. Or talk it through with a vetted consultant. That conversation is free to buyers; call (385) 475-5319. Only the franchisor can confirm current terms. Only the franchisor can confirm territory availability.