Hooters is the registered trademark used by two American restaurant chains: Hooters, Inc., based in Clearwater, Florida, and Hooters of America, Inc. based in Atlanta, Georgia and owned by the private investment firm Nord Bay Capital.

How old is the oldest Hooters girl?

Lynne Austin had no idea how much her life would change after she agreed to pose for a billboard advertising a new restaurant opening in Clearwater, Florida. “I literally started before the restaurant opened,” the 56-year-old told Fox News. She became the poster girl for Hooters in 1983.

When did Hooters become popular?

1997 - Hooters Everywhere

As Hooters' menu expanded, so did its fame. By 1997 the system boasted customers from all age groups and all walks of life.