Hulk Hogan Attempts to Save Hooters Amid Bankruptcy
Beloved American restaurant chain Hooters is going through some hard times, filing for bankruptcy earlier this year and abruptly closing several restaurants across the country earlier this month. But it sounds like professional wrestling legend Hulk Hogan is doing what he can to try to save the iconic chicken wings restaurant.
Hulk Hogan's beer brand, Real American Beer, is spearheading a bid for the entire Hooters of America business, including the chain's restaurants, according to a report from Business Insider.
Real American Beer CEO Terri Francis confirmed this move to the outlet as he made it clear that the wrestling legend was all in on saving the Hooters brand.
"Hulk Hogan and Real American Beer are fully committed to protecting and revitalizing the iconic American brand Hooters," Francis told Business Insider.
If the bid to purchase Hooters is successful, a source familiar with the situation told Business Insider that the group would look to bring new revenue streams to the struggling restaurant, including merchandise.
The group would also like to find ways to get customers – especially a younger demographic – to come back into the restaurant.
"Cheap beer and fattening wings aren't the food or drink of the younger generation," the person told Business Insider. "Hulk can solve that."
Despite the recent struggles, Hooters has continually reiterated that the brand is not going anywhere.
"Hooters will be well-positioned to continue our iconic legacy under a pure franchise business model," the company said in a statement to the USA Today. "We are committed to supporting our impacted team members throughout this process and are incredibly grateful to our valued customers for their loyalty and dedication to the Hooters brand."
We'll have to see whether or not the wrestling legend will get his chance to help be a part of that journey.
Hulk Hogan Attempts to Save Hooters Amid Bankruptcy first appeared on Men's Journal on Jun 12, 2025
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