Cape Coral Hooters to celebrate 30th anniversary this Sunday
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An establishment in Cape Coral that is famous for its wings is celebrating a milestone anniversary this weekend.
Hooters of Cape Coral marks its 30th anniversary this Sunday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., with all day specials and a cake cutting at 6 p.m.
For three decades in the Cape, Hooters has been serving happy patrons with hot wings, cold beer, live sports and, of course, the Hooters Girls.
"Any restaurant in business for 30 years deserves to throw a party," said Hooters of South Florida Director of Marketing and Public Affairs Kristi Quarles. "Cape Coral is one of our earlier locations. We've survived recessions, the pandemic, hurricanes."
Specials on Sunday include 30 wings for $30, domestic drafts for $3, and 1983 Sauza Margaritas for $3. Cape Coral Hooters Girl alumni will receive a free meal with proof of previous employment.
"We are looking forward to celebrating Cape Coral Hooters 30th Anniversary with our customers, staff and former employees," said Cape Coral Hooters General Manager Jed Gannon in a release. "We are honored to be part of such a great community and appreciate all of the continued support since opening our doors in 1995."
Attendees can join "Big D" and 94.5 The Arrow at Hooters from 3-5 p.m. There will be giveaways every 30 minutes, with prizes including theme park tickets, concert tickets and Hooters Bucks. In honor of the anniversary symbol of the pearl, there will be a grand prize of a Pearl/14K gold necklace from The Diamond District.
The Hooters Restaurants throughout South Florida and Southwest Florida are independently owned and operated by Hooters of South Florida, the original franchisee of Hooters. They are not impacted by the filing of bankruptcy by Hooters of America, and are operators of the brand for nearly 40 years.
"To be that oasis during the community during (trying) times (is rewarding)," Quarles said. "To still be able to put out to-go food during COVID-19, to provide meals to line workers and first responders after hurricanes — those are things that really make it special."
Quarles said there are 400,000 Hooters Girl alumni throughout the nation since the establishment's inception.
"Without the Hooters Girl, we would not be Hooters, we would be any other restaurant," she said. "They are really what makes us special. We want to say thank you to them. They forge amazing relationships with their guests and customers and many times become family."
Serving its famous breaded wings and homemade sauce using real butter, Hooters has created a flavor profile that separates it from the many places that serves us wings.
"We still make our sauce every day in-house," Quarles said.
Cape Coral Hooters continues to be very active in the community since opening 30 years ago. Since 1995, Hooters has proudly partnered with local organizations, including Valerie's House, Golisano's Children's Hospital, Lee Health, Feeding South Florida, Special Olympics Florida and Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida and additional local charities.
"It's something that sets us apart for our staff and alumni, to feel part of the community, and we recognized 30 years ago to be successful in a small town with a name like Hooters, being involved in the community had to be one of our cornerstones," Quarles said. "We're so proud to partner (with all of the organizations we do).
"It's a reason alumni are going to want to come back and visit. Those are memories and experiences that separate us from other restaurants."
Hooters of South Florida, owns and operates 15 locations. Quarles said the original brand founders out of Clearwater are working to recoup Hooters locations that are in bankruptcy and restore them.
For more information about South Florida Hooters please visit www.HootersFlorida.com
Hooters of Cape Coral is located 3120 Del Prado Blvd.