Hooters

Post by **Coyote** » Wed Dec 12, 2007 10:24 pm

Hooters plans to open restaurant in Bluffs

NonPareil wrote:Hooters, the national restaurant known for its wings, burgers and buxom waitresses, may set up shop in Council Bluffs...
Hooters is known nationally for its wings, shrimp, clams, burgers and beer, Buchan said.

The city's Planning Commission Tuesday night gave a positive review on plans for a Hooters restaurant to be built west of South 29th Street between 23rd and 24th avenues near the Mid-America Center

Hmmm. So what is Hooters really best know for?

thenewguy · Post by **thenewguy** » Wed Dec 12, 2007 10:43 pm

Coyote wrote:Hooters plans to open restaurant in Bluffs

NonPareil wrote:Hooters, the national restaurant known for its wings, burgers and buxom waitresses, may set up shop in Council Bluffs...
Hooters is known nationally for its wings, shrimp, clams, burgers and beer, Buchan said.

The city's Planning Commission Tuesday night gave a positive review on plans for a Hooters restaurant to be built west of South 29th Street between 23rd and 24th avenues near the Mid-America Center
Hmmm. So what is Hooters really best know for?

It'd be nice if they would just utilize "The Plaza" instead of building new. I've been told, however, that the plaza's rent is too high, and that's what is keeping major facilities out of it (aside from Famous Dave's and the chiropractor's office).

the1wags · Post by **the1wags** » Wed Dec 12, 2007 11:32 pm

If this is true, it pretty much squashes the Hooters in the Old Market rumor I heard (Iler building thread). I didn't put too much stock in that one anyhow.

Linkin5 · Post by **Linkin5** » Thu Dec 13, 2007 12:01 am

Good, Hooters doesn't belong in the old market.

icejammer · Post by **icejammer** » Thu Dec 13, 2007 12:32 pm

Another good "get" for the MAC-area.

Daily Nonpareil wrote:]The city's Planning Commission Tuesday night gave a positive review on plans for a Hooters restaurant to be built west of South 29th Street between 23rd and 24th avenues near the Mid-America Center. The plans now go to the City Council for final approval.

With the council's blessing, construction of the facility would start in the spring and finish up in late June or early July, owner Pat Buchan said. The 5,000-square-foot restaurant would hold around 200 customers and would employ between 40 and 60 people, he said. The building's entrance would face South 29th Street, with patio seating along the south side. There would be 101 parking stalls. . . .

Prior to the commission's vote, John Jerkovich of Heartland Properties told the members that to bring in a famous chain like Hooters would attract other national businesses to the area around the MAC. . .

Erik · Post by **Erik** » Thu Dec 13, 2007 10:16 pm

A good addition to add to the diversity of the MAC area though!

thenewguy · Post by **thenewguy** » Fri Dec 14, 2007 11:07 am

some go for the food, i stay for the atmosphere.

icejammer · Post by **icejammer** » Mon Dec 17, 2007 11:59 am

Just a friendly reminder to a few, the forum is to comment on development, not to display your ignorance about Council Bluffs. Â Thank you

Big E · Post by **Big E** » Mon Dec 17, 2007 5:49 pm

icejammer wrote:Just a friendly reminder to a few, the forum is to comment on development, not to display your ignorance about Council Bluffs. Thank you

Hey, be glad we allow CB discussions on an Omaha forum. Â

-Big E

icejammer · Post by **icejammer** » Fri Jan 11, 2008 12:59 pm

. . . Plans to build a Hooter's Restaurant will also be reviewed by the council. The national chain, known for its wings and burgers, plans to set up shop west of South 29th Street between 23rd and 24th avenues near the Mid-America Center.

With the council's blessing, construction of the 4,928-square-foot restaurant will begin in the spring and be open for business in late June or early July, according to owner Pat Buchan.

It will accommodate about 200 customers and employ up to 60 people, he said. This would be only the second Hooters in the metro area, the other located near 121st Street and West Center Road in Omaha.

icejammer · Post by **icejammer** » Tue Jan 15, 2008 12:33 pm

Daily Nonpareil wrote:Plans to build a Hooter's Restaurant also got the green light. The national chain, known for its wings, burgers and waitresses, plans to set up shop west of South 29th Street between 23rd and 24th avenues near the Mid-America Center. Construction of the 4,928-square-foot restaurant will begin in the spring, with an opening planned for mid-summer.

It will accommodate about 200 customers and employ up to 60 people.

Raraavis · Post by **Raraavis** » Fri Jan 18, 2008 1:47 pm

They could do real well if they stay open late. Â Keep the bar open until 2 am and serve food until 3 am.

icejammer · Post by **icejammer** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 2:31 am

Ground has been broken, sign announcing future location is up, won't be long now for some of those famous wings....

Post by **nebugeater** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 6:30 am

icejammer wrote:Ground has been broken, sign announcing future location is up, won't be long now for some of those famous wings....

Now they are called "wings" ??

icejammer · Post by **icejammer** » Tue Apr 29, 2008 7:14 pm

Hooters pouring floor Wednesday

While the weather put a damper on many construction projects, contractors working on Hooters, 2910 24th Ave., finally caught a break and expect to pour the floor on Wednesday. . .

It was a chore just to lay the foundation, plumbing and electrical groundwork, according to Buchan; but he is excited to see the finished Hooters Prototype 3.

"It's the latest and the greatest and only the third one being built," he said. "We're looking at the first week to the middle of July." . . .

nativeomahan · Post by **nativeomahan** » Wed Apr 30, 2008 11:27 pm

A "finished Hooter's Prototype 3." Â Sounds like a new product offered by plastic surgeons in time for high school graduation in the O.C.

the1wags · Post by **the1wags** » Mon Jul 28, 2008 9:35 pm

Any word on when this Hooters opens? Is it open now? I looked online and found a lot of hiring stuff but it's not listed on the Hooters main website yet.

icejammer · Post by **icejammer** » Tue Jul 29, 2008 5:20 pm

I'd say they still have several weeks of work to go. Â Definitely not meeting their initial planned opening.

icejammer · Post by **icejammer** » Tue Aug 12, 2008 12:21 pm

Hooters to open Aug. 18

. . . The new Hooters restaurant at 2910 24th Ave. is set to open Monday, Aug. 18, officials confirmed Monday.

The 5,000-square-foot building will seat about 180 customers and will have an outdoor deck that will seat an additional 60, said Darren Taylor, co-owner of IN Hoot, which also owns Hooters restaurants in Omaha, Des Moines and Davenport. . . .

The restaurant, which includes a full-service bar, is known for its burgers, wings and waitresses, but it also offers a children's menu and birthday party options and lets children eat free on Wednesdays. . . .

icejammer · Post by **icejammer** » Mon Aug 18, 2008 11:05 am

Hooters gears up for opening

The Council Bluffs Hooters' nest is finished. Employee training was held at the restaurant at 2910 24th Ave. during the past week to prepare for Monday's opening. . . .

The restaurant will offer a varied menu, from Hooterstizers such as the popular chicken wings, buffalo shrimp and fried pickles to grilled chicken salad options to burgers and other sandwiches, seafood and more chicken. There is also a children's menu. The eatery will contain a full-service bar, Buchan said.

And then there are the Hooters Girls.

"We're trying to get 60 to 80 of them - a minimum of 50," he said. "We'll bring them in from other stores, if we need to."

The 5,000-square-foot restaurant will seat about 180 customers, including 17 or 18 at the bar. The restaurant will have an outdoor patio that will seat an additional 60.

Sports fans won't have to look far to find a game. There will be 14 42-inch, flat-screen TVs placed throughout the restaurant, said Buchan.

The Council Bluffs store is one of only a handful of Hooters built according to a new design, Buchan said. The new plan is a good one, he said. The kitchen and bar are laid out better, and the building is more attractive. . . .

The Council Bluffs restaurant will be open seven days a week from 11 a.m. to 1 a.m.

thenewguy · Post by **thenewguy** » Thu Aug 21, 2008 9:07 am

the food isn't too bad, though i prefer Quaker Steak's wings...but the scenery is nice.

S33 · Post by **S33** » Thu Aug 21, 2008 2:17 pm

So hows the scenery at this Hooters as compared the center st.? I'm thinking about going tonight.

Big E · Post by **Big E** » Thu Aug 21, 2008 2:46 pm

Anyone remember the holy heck storm that was kicked up when the one on Center opened in '91-ish? Â If I remember right it was right around the same time Ice T and Body Count were playing at Ranch Bowl on the heels of their single "Cop Killer".

I felt like I was living in the town from Footloose for awhile.

thenewguy · Post by **thenewguy** » Thu Aug 21, 2008 9:15 pm

S33 wrote:So hows the scenery at this Hooters as compared the center st.? I'm thinking about going tonight.

not bad; there are 9 girls from out of town that are helping open it i guess...naturally they are good or else i don't think hooters would have flown them in

S33 · Post by **S33** » Tue Sep 09, 2008 11:08 am

thenewguy wrote:
S33 wrote:So hows the scenery at this Hooters as compared the center st.? I'm thinking about going tonight.
not bad; there are 9 girls from out of town that are helping open it i guess...naturally they are good or else i don't think hooters would have flown them in

Yeah, so I went to Hooters the other day (after the out of town trainers left) and the service sucked. They brought us the wrong food and waitresses did not interact with any of the patrons. Once we got the food it was quite good though. Just thought I would share.

Forgot to mention, they must have had their "C" team working...they looked more like Golden Corral girls.

Stargazer · Post by **Stargazer** » Tue Sep 09, 2008 12:40 pm

It's been some time since I've gone to the West Center Hooters... but I don't recall being too impressed with the girls there either.

waitresses did not interact with any of the patrons

So did you get a doggy bag so you could take it home and interact with yourself??

S33 · Post by **S33** » Tue Sep 09, 2008 12:52 pm

Stargazer wrote:It's been some time since I've gone to the West Center Hooters... but I don't recall being too impressed with the girls there either.

waitresses did not interact with any of the patrons
So did you get a doggy bag so you could take it home and interact with yourself??

I'm not sure a doggy bag was necessary unless it's to go over their heads???

Post by **Brad** » Tue Sep 09, 2008 12:53 pm

Stargazer wrote:It's been some time since I've gone to the West Center Hooters... but I don't recall being too impressed with the girls there either.

I would hope not... You have kids that age

icejammer · Post by **icejammer** » Tue Sep 09, 2008 12:57 pm

S33 wrote:Yeah, so I went to Hooters the other day (after the out of town trainers left) and the service sucked. They brought us the wrong food and waitresses did not interact with any of the patrons. Once we got the food it was quite good though. Just thought I would share.

Wow, quite the opposite experience I had, the service was very good and the food was average (of course, I've never been to a Hooters where the food was above average). Â Certainly better than "Golden Corral girls."

Omaha_Gabe · Post by **Omaha_Gabe** » Fri Jul 12, 2013 9:31 am

Hooters is not only here to stay in Council Bluffs, but remodeling efforts are underway to make it better.

Hooters of America, LLC, on Wednesday announced plans to reopen two Iowa Hooters locations: Hooters of Council Bluffs, located at 2910 23rd Ave. and Hooters of Davenport. The formerly franchised venues have been temporarily closed to bring these restaurants under Hooters of America’s ownership and to refresh and improve the popular casual dining eateries, with the intention to reopen in late July, according to a statement from the company.
Hooters is not only here to stay in Council Bluffs, but remodeling efforts are underway to make it better.

Hooters of America, LLC, on Wednesday announced plans to reopen two Iowa Hooters locations: Hooters of Council Bluffs, located at 2910 23rd Ave. and Hooters of Davenport. The formerly franchised venues have been temporarily closed to bring these restaurants under Hooters of America’s ownership and to refresh and improve the popular casual dining eateries, with the intention to reopen in late July, according to a statement from the company.

The restaurant will not expand physically in it’s 23rd Avenue location, however, Highsmith said the interior of the building will get a new look.

http://www.southwestiowanews.com/counci ... 04585.html