Hooters of America, LLC, has announced its location in Barcelona, Spain, following an agreement with Grupo Iberfood. The 4,844-square foot venue Barcelona restaurant will be the first of 15 new Hooters locations the group planned to open in Spain and Portugal over the next three years, including one in Madrid and the Lisbon metropolitan area.
Julio Arias, CEO of Grupo Iberfood, said, “Barcelona is a beautiful city with so much to offer. Introducing the first-ever Hooters here just adds one more thing to love! We are thrilled to bring a brand-new Hooters location to this fun and cosmopolitan city, and we look forward to welcoming individuals and families to come in and enjoy Hooters world-famous wings.”
Mark Whittle, chief development officer, Hooters of America, said “With Barcelona being a cultural hub known for its rich history in sports, we feel introducing the Hooters concept here is a natural fit. We are confident in our work with the Grupo Iberfood team who are fully committed to introduce the Hooters brand to Spain and Portugal.”
Hooters is actively seeking qualified franchise partners to open new locations in select markets across the U.S. and around the globe.
