Hoots Wings Restaurant
$HWRTF500 #501CategoryFood: Quick-Service Restaurants
SubcategoryChicken
Locations14
Franchisee Count12
Franchise Fee$30,000
Item 7 Low$414,500
Item 7 Midpoint$773,250
Item 7 High$1,132,000
Royalty Fees5% of Gross Sales
Ad / Brand Fund—
Sold Not Open0
ParentHawk Parent, LLC
Founded2018
Completeness34/34 (100%)
Years in Business8
Began Franchising2020
HQAtlanta, GA
Executives13
LinksWeb
Main Phone770-951-2040
FDD IssuedApril 24, 2023
Last UpdatedAug 4, 2026
FDD2023 🔒
Franchisor
Hoots Franchising, LLC is led by CEO Sal Melilli and has a team of experienced executives including a COO, CFO, and CMO. The company operates under a management agreement with HOA for franchisee support.
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