FiservFiserv
Mandatoryfor management and routing of payment card transactions. - The user of an accredited Payment Processor with an existing integration to the PAR Pay gateway. Our current standard is Fiserv. - PAR Techno
From the filings
+28.261% units YoYHQ + multi-unit
Hooters
Quick service restaurantHooters is a 194-unit quick-service chain headquartered in Georgia, operating under the Hooters holding vehicle alongside sibling brand Hoots Franchising. The FDD mandates Olo, shows Baseline and PAR Brink already in use, and names DoorDash, Facebook, Fiserv, Instagram, and PAR without requiring them, while the 2026 filing makes no financial performance representation.
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Total units
194
118 franchised
Unit growth YoY
+28.261%
vs prior filing
AUV
—
Item 19, 2026
Royalty
6%
of gross sales
Ad fund
2%
national + local
Initial fee
$50K
per unit
Investment range
$1.25M–$3.02M
all-in, Item 7
Procurement
Approved supplier
from the filing
Non-compete
2 years
from the filing
Item 19
No claims
from the filing
Ongoing fee load
What the operator pays every month
The recurring percentage of gross sales named in this filing, before rent, labour or any technology fee.
8%of gross sales (FY2026)
15% reference
Mandated & recommended tech
The systems vendors compete with
4 of these are mandated in the franchise agreement. Each is named in Item 11 of the filing, the incumbents a challenger must displace or integrate with.
OloOlo
Mandatoryonths, plus another $0.20 - $0.23 per transaction if you exceed the minimum orders in a month). You must pay the then-current fees for OLO. You are also required to participate in OLO Dispatch
PAR BrinkPAR Technology
Mandatoryring the term of the Franchise Agreement as we require. A general description of the components of the Technology System is: - POS system. The current standard is PAR Technology’s PAR Brink POS, with
PAR TechnologyPAR Technology
Mandatorytware programs during the term of the Franchise Agreement as we require. A general description of the components of the Technology System is: - POS system. The current standard is PAR Technology’s PAR
DoorDashDoorDash
uests give and that are charged to the guests’ credit or debit cards. Service fees and commissions to the Third-Party Delivery Providers are not excluded from Gross Sales (such as DoorDash or Uber Eat
FacebookMeta
th in the Manuals or otherwise in writing by us. Digital Marketing We or our affiliates, in our sole discretion, may establish and operate websites, social media accounts (such as Facebook, Twitter, I
InstagramMeta
r otherwise in writing by us. Digital Marketing We or our affiliates, in our sole discretion, may establish and operate websites, social media accounts (such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest
PARPAR Technology
e designate. - PAR Pay’s Payment Gateway for management and routing of payment card transactions. - The user of an accredited Payment Processor with an existing integration to the PAR Pay gateway. Our
PAR OpsPAR Technology
of payment card transactions. - The user of an accredited Payment Processor with an existing integration to the PAR Pay gateway. Our current standard is Fiserv. - PAR Technology’s PAR Ops Concierge Se
PinterestPinterest
in writing by us. Digital Marketing We or our affiliates, in our sole discretion, may establish and operate websites, social media accounts (such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, Snapchat,
PunchhPAR Technology
ology’s PAR Brink POS, with at least 5 terminals per restaurant. - PAR Technology’s PAR Ops for Inventory Management, Labor Management, and Reporting. - OlO for online ordering. - Punchh® Loyalty and
SnapchatSnapchat
by us. Digital Marketing We or our affiliates, in our sole discretion, may establish and operate websites, social media accounts (such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, Snapchat, TikTok, etc
TikTokTikTok
gital Marketing We or our affiliates, in our sole discretion, may establish and operate websites, social media accounts (such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, Snapchat, TikTok, etc.), appli
TwitterX
Manuals or otherwise in writing by us. Digital Marketing We or our affiliates, in our sole discretion, may establish and operate websites, social media accounts (such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram,
Uber EatsUber
nd that are charged to the guests’ credit or debit cards. Service fees and commissions to the Third-Party Delivery Providers are not excluded from Gross Sales (such as DoorDash or Uber Eats). 3. We re
Franchisor behaviours
What the franchisor requires
22 requirements the franchisor states in this filing, each in its own words; 2 explicit no's; 10 questions the text does not settle, which is not a no.
Accounting
Does the franchisor have direct or independent electronic access to the franchisee's financial, sales or customer records?
YesItem 11
We currently require you to provide us continuous uninterrupted “24/7” independent access to your Computer System to monitor your social media, sales, receivables and other financial and operational data we designate.
How the franchisor buys
Is the franchisor or an affiliate itself a supplier of required products, services or systems?
YesItem 8
to purchase or lease products, equipment, services, or supplies from us or our affiliates.
Is there a franchisee advisory council, association or committee?
YesItem 11
We have a Franchise Marketing Committee (“FMC”) that acts as a sounding board and advises us on marketing policies.
Does the franchisor reserve the right to change designated suppliers or systems at any time?
YesItem 8
We reserve the right to modify these restrictions, sources, suppliers, products, and services as we deem appropriate, in our sole discretion.
How much revenue did the franchisor and its affiliates earn from franchisee purchases in the last fiscal year?
0Item 8
During the 2025 fiscal year, we did not receive any revenue or other material consideration from required purchases by franchisees.
Does the franchisor or an affiliate receive rebates, commissions or other revenue from designated or approved suppliers?
YesItem 8
We and our affiliates have rebate or other remuneration programs with certain Approved Suppliers.
Item 8 gives this proportion in one of two shapes: separate percentages for establishing the business and for operating it, or one figure covering "establishing and operating" together. Where they are separate, answer with the operating percentage; where the passage gives only the combined figure, answer with that. What percentage of the franchisee's purchases must come from designated or approved suppliers?
50Item 8
All of your required purchases, which include items you must purchase from us or any affiliate or Approved Supplier of ours, and items you must purchase in accordance with our specifications, will represent about 90% to 95% of your total purchases in connection with the establishment of your Hooters Restaurant and…
Does the franchisor charge a fee to evaluate a proposed supplier?
YesItem 8
You or the supplier must pay us a fee, the amount of which will not exceed our cost of inspection and testing.
Can a franchisee propose a new supplier for the franchisor's approval?
YesItem 8
If you would like to purchase a Restaurant Item from a supplier that we have not approved, you must: (i) submit a written request to us for our consent to use the supplier;
Communications
Does the franchisor own or control the business telephone numbers, or take them over when the agreement ends?
YesItem 17
(x) transfer your liquor licenses and telephone number to us;
Data and IT
Must the franchisee comply with PCI, data-security or cybersecurity standards set by the franchisor?
YesItem 11
We require that all franchisees maintain Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (“DSS”) compliance as required (including annual PCI audits.
Franchise management
Must the franchisor approve the franchisee's site or location before opening?
YesItem 12
The franchise is granted for a specific Site that must be accepted by us.
Marketing
Is the franchisee prohibited from operating its own website or social media accounts, or required to use pages the franchisor provides?
YesItem 11
Unless we consent otherwise in writing, you may not, directly or indirectly, conduct or be involved in any Digital Marketing that uses the Marks or that relate to the Franchised Business.
Is a minimum grand opening advertising spend required?
YesItem 11
You must, at your expense, implement a grand opening marketing program for your Hooters Restaurant according to the requirements in the Manuals and other System Standards beginning 30 days before your Opening Date and ending 30 days after your Opening Date.
Is the franchisee required to spend a minimum amount on local advertising or marketing, as a percentage of sales or a fixed amount?
YesItem 11
You must also spend the Minimum Local Advertising Expenditure annually on local qualifying advertising and promotions.
Operations
Must equipment be purchased from designated or approved suppliers?
YesItem 8
You must purchase certain branded and non-branded Restaurant Items we designate in the Manuals which meet our System Standards, even if we do not specify an Approved Supplier.
Payments
Must the franchisee use a payment processor or merchant-services provider designated or approved by the franchisor?
YesItem 11
The user of an accredited Payment Processor with an existing integration to the PAR Pay gateway.
Are royalties and other fees collected by automatic bank debit (ACH or electronic funds transfer) from the franchisee's account?
YesFranchise agreement
The undersigned depositor (“Depositor” or “Franchisee”) hereby authorizes HOA Future Franchising, LLC (“Franchisor”) to initiate debit entries and/or credit correction entries to the undersigned’s checking and/or savings account(s) indicated below and the depository designated below (“Depository” or “Bank”) to debit…
Point of sale
Must the franchisee use a specific point-of-sale system designated or approved by the franchisor?
YesItem 11
You must purchase and use a computer system, software and information technology/ communications system that meets our System Standards (the “Technology System”).
Does the franchisor have independent access to the data in the franchisee's POS or computer system?
YesItem 11
We currently require you to provide us continuous uninterrupted “24/7” independent access to your Computer System to monitor your social media, sales, receivables and other financial and operational data we designate.
Training
Can the franchisor charge the franchisee for additional, refresher or remedial training?
YesItem 11
We may, from time to time, conduct conferences, conventions, programs, webinars, teleconferences, or additional or refresher training sessions on any matters related to the System (“Additional Programs”).
Is attendance at an annual convention or conference mandatory for the franchisee?
YesItem 11
You, your required trainees, Owners, and other personnel we designate must attend any Additional Programs that we require.
The filing answers no to 2 questions
- Must the franchisee participate in a customer-satisfaction or net-promoter survey program?Item 11
- Must the franchisee participate in a regional advertising cooperative when one exists?Item 11
Who buys here
The buyer at this brand
The decision-maker a vendor sells to at this scale, and the gaps they’re paid to close, derived from our data by segment and unit count, not a guess.
HQ leadership: CEO/President + VP Ops/Franchise + a first dedicated IT/systems owner.
VP SalesHead of SalesCROSales Director
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The vendor opportunity at Hooters
Hooters runs 194 units out of Georgia, split 118 franchised and 76 company-owned, operating under the Hooters holding vehicle with sibling brand Hoots Franchising. The 2026 FDD makes no financial performance representation, but unit growth ran 28.261% year over year on a 6.0% royalty and a 10-year initial term — a fast-growing system with real technology stakes.
Who controls software purchasing
Item 2 discloses the franchisor's officers. With 76 of 194 units company-owned and 8 multi-unit operators mapped among 26 total operators across roughly 194 located units, purchasing authority splits between headquarters mandates and larger field operators. Florida (39), Texas (31), Illinois (12), Virginia (11), and Georgia (10) are the top states for mapped operators.
Tech named in the FDD, and what is actually required
The FDD obliges franchisees to use Olo, making it the mandated system in this chain. Baseline and PAR Brink by PAR Technology are in use per the filing — described or fee-charged without being contractually required, making them incumbent but not locked in. DoorDash, Facebook, Fiserv, Instagram, and PAR by PAR Technology all appear in the filing, though nothing requires them.
Procurement, renewals, and timing
Item 8 sets an approved-supplier list model for franchisee purchasing. The initial term is 10 years; Item 17 governs the system's renewal, transfer, and termination terms, and the 28.261% unit growth reported in the 2026 FDD points to a system actively signing new locations and revisiting vendor relationships.
How to read the Hooters FDD
The FDD was filed with state franchise regulators in 2026. The embedded PDF viewer below carries the full filing, including Item 8 and Item 11, for anyone diligencing this system before outreach. Talk to FranCloud for a ranked target list of franchise systems like this one.
Questions vendors ask
Hooters, answered from the filing
Item 2 discloses the franchisor's officers. Purchasing runs through headquarters for system-wide mandates like Olo, but 8 multi-unit operators run a meaningful share of the 194 units, so field-level buyers matter too.
Olo is mandated under the FDD. Baseline and PAR Brink (PAR Technology) are in use per the filing. DoorDash, Facebook, Fiserv, Instagram, and PAR are named but not required.
194 total units — 118 franchised, 76 company-owned — in the quick-service restaurant segment, with 28.261% unit growth per the 2026 FDD.
Item 8 runs an approved-supplier list model for franchisee purchasing.
Item 17 sets the system's renewal, transfer, and termination terms. The initial term runs 10 years, and 28.261% unit growth in the 2026 FDD suggests active expansion and fresh technology decisions.
It was filed with state franchise regulators in 2026. Use the embedded PDF viewer below to read the full filing.
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Operator footprint
Who runs the locations
26 operators run 194 mapped locations. 8 of them are multi-unit. Aggregate counts from the filing; no names.
Operators by units owned
Single-unit18
2–9 units3
10–24 units3
25+ units2
Top states by locations
| FL | 39 |
|---|---|
| TX | 31 |
| IL | 12 |
| VA | 11 |
| GA | 10 |
Ownership
The portfolio behind Hooters
holding_vehicle of Hooters.
Sibling brands
Related Quick service restaurant brands
Primary franchise filings · updated September 2026. Every figure is source-traceable and QA-checked.