Franchising

Hoots opening in New Jersey, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania

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May 11, 2021

Hoots Wings has signed a six-unit deal for locations in Providence, Rhode Island, as well as King of Prussia, Pennsylvania and the cities of Newark, Hoboken, Atlantic City and Jersey City in New Jersey. The first location will open in late September at 525 Washington Blvd., in Jersey City, according to a company press release.

Owned and operated by parent company, HOA Brands — which also owns Hooters — the fast casual wing concept has plans to bring 50 locations to key markets across New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Rhode Island in the next five years.

Behind this multi-unit agreement is Phillip Moran, a 40-year restaurant industry veteran with 37 years spent with Hooters and HOA Brands combined.

"Hooters put wings on the map — it has a 35-plus year history of the best wings on the planet," Moran said in the press release. "With Hooters backing and a fast, easily prepared and delivered bestselling product as its base, Hoots Wings is set up for success — this deal is a natural progression for me to help accelerate hoots' growth efforts on the east coast."

Hoots Wings has seven locations throughout Illinois, Georgia and Florida and will open 17 by year's end.