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New Hooters Location Opens in Lake Forest Supporting Two Local High School Sports Teams

LAKE FOREST, Calif., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Lake Forest will become a little more attractive and a lot more fun when the Hooters of Lake Forest hosts its grand opening celebration on September 7th. Be one of the first residents of Lake Forest to experience the Hooters' concept of great food and world renowned atmosphere. Hooters of Lake Forest, located at 24356 Swartz Dr., is the 447th Hooters location in the world and is the 15th location in Southern California.

"It is very exciting to have a location in the Lake Forest community. We hope to become a thriving part of the local area and run a restaurant known for its great food and outstanding service," said Chief Operating Officer, Rick Leukert.

The new 3500 square foot location offers 29 Hi Def flat screen televisions, seating that can accommodate 256 guests as well as a full liquor bar. Hooters of Lake Forest has employed over 150 residents including managers, cooks and Hooters Girls.

Hooters of Lake Forest will host a VIP celebration September 6th in support of the Capo Valley High School Baseball team and the El Toro High School Football team. Funds raised that evening will go to these two local high school sports teams.

Hooters is involved with many charities and organizations nationwide and is excited to bring that involvement to Lake Forest. In the past year, Hooters has donated over $8 million to causes nationwide through HOO.C.E.F, the Hooters Community Endowment Fund.

Hooters of America, Inc. is the franchiser and operator of over 445 Hooters restaurants in 42 states and 26 foreign countries. The first Hooters opened in 1983 in Clearwater, Florida. Hooters is well known for its brand of food and fun, featuring a casual beach-theme atmosphere, a menu that features seafood, sandwiches and Hooters' signature chicken wings, and service provided by the All-American cheerleaders, the Hooters Girls.

SOURCE Hooters of America, Inc.