FACT SHEET

The Hooters Casino Hotel will feature the famous Hooters décor, and the Hooters brand will be a prominent component of the new facility. The renovations will refresh and upgrade the property, and also provide for several new restaurant, bar, and entertainment venues. The Hooters Casino Hotel is planned to feature:

• An approximately 30,000 square foot "Hooters" themed casino floor with approximately 670 state-of-the art slot and video poker machines and 32 table games.
   

• 696 newly renovated hotel rooms, including 17 suites.
   

• Tropical pool area featuring beach sand, palm trees, lagoon-style waterfall, cabanas, and Nippers Pool Bar.
   

• A retail store selling Hooters branded merchandise.
   

• Distinctive dining and entertainment options, including:

  • A world famous Hooters restaurant 

  • Dan Marino's Fine Food and spirits, a restaurant co-developed with the former Miami Dolphins and NFL Hall of Fame Quarterback, featuring steaks, seafood, and other specialty items

  • "13" Martini Bar, a retro martini lounge featuring live music and nightly entertainment

  • The Bait Shoppe - you guessed it - a sushi bar and gourmet food café located poolside

  • Porch Dogs, a Caribbean themed casual indoor-outdoor club offering music and cocktails

  • Pete & Shorty's Book and Bar, a casual and comfortable restaurant bar featuring a sports book and poker room

  • The Dam Restaurant, a 24 hour café offering both buffet style food and tableside food service

HOOTERS - THE BRAND EXPANDS

Since opening in Clearwater, Florida, in 1983, the Hooters brand is well organized around the world and has become a significant part of today's popular culture. According to Fortune Magazine, Hooters is the tenth largest full-service restaurant chain in the United States. There are 381 restaurants worldwide which generated approximately $835 million in revenues during 2004. There are locations in 46 states as well as Argentina, Aruba, Austria, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Croatia, United Kingdom, Guatemala, Mexico, Singapore, Switzerland, Taiwan and Venezuela. Hooters hosts over 60 million customers annually.

The Hooters brand has been extended into several product and service offerings, including Hooters Air, Hooters Calendar, Hooters International Swimsuit Pageant, Hooters Magazine, and Hooters Foods. Hooters Air had its inaugural flight in March 2003 and currently flies to 10 cities, including Las Vegas. Hooters Calendar is one of the best selling calendars of its kind, with sales of over 400,000 calendars in 2004. The Hooters Swimsuit Pageant is an annual event that features 100 finalists from the 15,000 Hooters Girls worldwide. Hooters food products are sold in over 8,000 retail outlets and Hooters Magazine has a circulation of 70,000.

Professional and amateur sports are an important part of the Hooters brand. Hooters sponsorships include; the National Golf Association Hooters Tour, United Speed Alliance Hooters Pro Cup racing series, Hooters International Hot Rod Association Drag Series, Formula One Powerboat Racing, Professional Bass Fishing, and American Motorcycle Association Motorcycle Team. These sporting events enjoy extensive media coverage and fan support.