Hooters in Nottingham is proving a popular destination for hen and stag nights alike. NottinghamshireLive reports that the restaurant, currently the only Hooters in the country, may be expanding to other cities such as Liverpool in the coming months.
Manager Olivia Wright said: "It takes away the novelty slightly that it won't be the only one but even if another opens, then you all fall under the same umbrella. We are all very connected so it's good to see it expanding as there is always room for a new restaurant with more people involved."
Olivia was drawn to working in the restaurant after a friend told her how much fun it was to work there. She has been with the company for 10 years after starting as a waitress. She added: "I thought, 'Why not?' It's kind of my personality anyway as I'm very outgoing so I thought I would give it a go."
Abby Goodacre is from Hucknall and is a waitress. She said: "When I was younger I used to come here with my dad because Hooters has been here for a while. Then I started working here about a year ago. I started during the Euros so it was very busy."
Women work in the Hooters uniform. Olivia added: "I feel the uniform is amazing and body confident. It makes women feel amazing and empowered. I've never had anyone feel uncomfortable about wearing it and we wouldn't make anyone feel uncomfortable in that situation."
She added: "People assume it's predominately men (customers) but it's definitely not the case as it's completely mixed. We have a lot of families coming in and children eat free on a Sunday."
Olivia has had some amazing experiences with Hooters, including being sent to Las Vegas to compete in Miss Hooters in 2017. She added: "My favourite memory is the annual bikini competition we used to do. I won in 2017 and the company paid for me to go to Vegas for 10 nights to compete."
Abby feels the best part of working in Hooters is the community that the girls build. She said: "The best part is making a lot of friends when you work here. There are a lot of girls here but everyone is so nice. We go out together for dinner and drinks. It's a little community."
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