Hoots Wings, a restaurant known for its diverse wing menu, recently signed a 16-unit deal for locations in the greater Philadelphia area.
This deal is part of a larger company plan to add 50 locations throughout Pennsylvania in the next five years.
The 16 locations will be built within 20 miles of Philadelphia by 2026. The first location will open by the end of the year.
ANZ Hospitality, a Philadelphia-based hospitality company, is behind the agreement and plans to purchase existing restaurant spaces to renovate them. This method speeds up time between lease-signing and grand opening.
“Hoots has established itself as a leader in the QSR (quality service restaurant) wings space,” Chirag Patel, ANZ Hospitality co-founder and CEO, said. “With Hooters backing and the rapid growth of the QSR industry, being a part of the early development stages of growth for the brand was the perfect opportunity for ANZ. This deal with hoots wings aligns with ANZ’s goals for progression while bringing our success with employee relations and career growth to the Philadelphia community – we’re excited to help accelerate hoots’ expansion efforts in the state of Pennsylvania.”
HOA Brands, the parent company to Hooters, owns and operates Hoots Wings. It has seven locations throughout Illinois, Georgia, and Florida.