Hooters Reimagined, But Locals Say They’ve Always Been Family-Friendly | Washington DC News

Washington DC News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 17, 2026 · 1m

Hooters’ original founders are rebooting the brand with a food-first, family-friendly vibe, ditching the “oversexualized” image to attract a broader audience. But in South Florida, servers say they’ve always been about community — serving families, teens, and older guests, especially near the beach. They see themselves as the same “Hooters girls” they’ve always been, proud of their local roots, charity work, and loyal regulars who feel like family. While the company pushes for a national rebrand, these locations believe they’ve always been more than just wings and beer — they’ve just been…