Hoots Wings inks 60-unit franchisee deal
Provided Feb. 26, 2021 Hoots Wings, the fast casual wing concept owned by Hooters, has signed its first franchise agreement since launching a franchising initiative last year. Dallas-based AE Restaurant Group, led by Cary and Jackie Albert, will open 60 Hoots locations in Texas, specifically targeting the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex and Austin, according to a company press release. The Alberts, who own 30 Schlotzsky's units, will open at least six locations in 2021 and eight to 10 locations each year thereafter with Cary handling real estate, development and build-out, while Jackie being hand...