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The original founders of Hooters, along with a franchisee, have reacquired the majority of the restaurant chain after its largest operator declared bankruptcy.
New management plans to return the brand to its roots with a streamlined menu, fresher ingredients, and the original server uniforms.
The changes come after the previous owners moved toward a more sexualized image, which the founders disagreed with.
The original creators want you to know: Hooters is back.
For years, the iconic sports bar chain known for wings, beer and Hooters girls in short orange shorts has been spread out among several companies. First, you've got Hooters Inc,, run by the guys who first founded the restaurant in Clearwater in 1983 which goes under the name "Original Hooters" and until t

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