nav bullet June 21, 2010
nav bullet June 7, 2010
nav bullet February 16, 2010
nav bullet November 17, 2009
nav bullet October 1, 2009
nav bullet September 23, 2009
nav bullet July 13, 2009
nav bullet March 24, 2009
nav bullet January 5, 2009
nav bullet July 16, 2008
nav bullet July 8, 2008
nav bullet March 11, 2008
nav bullet November 26, 2007
nav bullet September 26, 2007
nav bullet June 26, 2007
nav bullet March 8, 2007
nav bullet January 22, 2007
nav bullet December 5, 2006
nav bullet August 10, 2006
nav bullet July 31, 2006
nav bullet April 6, 2006
nav bullet March 14, 2006
nav bullet Coastal Carolina Headlines
site map page
contact page
members only
home page



News » July 13, 2009

Hooters to Kick Off in South Africa Before 2010 World Cup

ATLANTA, July 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Hooters of America, Inc. announced that it has signed a Franchisee Agreement with Chanticleer and Shaw Food PTY, LTD to open Hooters Restaurants in The Republic of South Africa prior to the 2010 World Cup. Under the agreement seven restaurants will open over the next 7 years and the company believes as many as four will be open prior to next summer's matches. Chanticleer and Shaw Food PTY, LTD is a joint venture between US based Chanticleer Holding, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: CCLR.OB - News) and South African Shaw Food in which each group controls 50%. The partnership will open its first location in Cape Town in late 2009.

"We are excited about the opportunities South Africa offers for the Hooters Brand," said Coby Brooks, the President and CEO of Hooters of America, Inc. "This will be our first location on the continent of Africa and with locations already in North and South America as well as Europe, Asia and Australia, this truly makes Hooters global. In terms of continents we are now on 6 of the 7, although it might be awhile before we get down to Antarctica," continued Brooks. There are currently Hooters in 26 countries outside the U.S. and approximately 20% of all Hooters locations are International.

"This commitment by Chanticleer further strengthens our ties to the Hooters Brand," said Mike Pruitt the Chairman and CEO of Chanticleer Holding, Inc. (CCLR.OB), which holds certain financing rights for Hooters of America. "I have been a huge fan of Hooters for years and the World Cup offers such a tremendous platform for exposing Hooters to the World. Along with our partners Shaw Food we are excited about being a part of South Africa hosting this prestigious event," continued Pruitt.

The first Hooters location opened its doors 25 years ago, and today there are 438 total locations around the world. Hooters is well known for its brand of food and fun, enjoyed in a casual beach-theme atmosphere. The menu features seafood, sandwiches and Hooters' signature spicy chicken wings all served up by the All-American cheerleaders, the Hooters Girls. For more information visit www.hooters.com.
Chanticleer Holdings · The Forum at Ballantyne, 11220 Elm Lane, Suite 203, Charlotte, NC 28277 · (704) 366-5122 invest@chanticleerholdings.com