Groundbreaking ceremony marks beginning of Hooters' first location in The Villages
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The founders of the Hooters concept held a groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the start of construction.
The restaurant will be located at the Lake Deaton Plaza in The Villages.
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The location will be 4,500 square feet inside and offer an outdoor patio.
The opening of the restaurant is planned for early summer 2025.
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HMC Hospitality Group recently signed a licensing deal with Tacos and Tequila Cantina for expansion and is looking at sites within The Villages, Pasco, Pinellas, and Hillsborough Counties.
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