HOOTERS TO OPEN IN ISRAEL

Hooters plans to open in Israel in October (Jewish Bulletin)
The American restaurant chain Hooters will open its first Israeli branch in Ramat Poleg sometime in October. The restaurant will feature an open kitchen and several large screen TVs.

The Israeli team is being trained in the chain’s center in Atlanta, with the goal of offering Israeli diners the same experience they would encounter in any other branch: traditional American fare of hamburgers, buffalo wings, seafood, salads and alcoholic beverages served by buxom women in skimpy “athletic” uniforms.

The Israeli entrepreneurs responsible for the initiative are Ilana and Ofer Ahiraz, who used to visit Hooters branches every time they were in the United States. “The idea of opening a Hooters in Israel stemmed from the tremendous need people in this country have of breaking loose, having a good time and enjoying an atmosphere that is all about fun,” the men said.