Hooters rival set to open new restaurants - see if your state will get a boost

TWIN PEAKS has continued its expansion as it nears 100 restaurants in 2023.

The sports bar franchise, which combines a lumberjack lodge atmosphere with scantily-clad waitstaff, plans to add 18 to 20 locations in the US and Mexico this year, according to a release from parent company FAT Brands Inc.

The franchise opened nine new "lodges" last year, bringing its 2022 total to 95.

“We’re proud of the work our teams put in to ensure that Twin Peaks stays at the forefront of the sports bar segment and the restaurant industry as a whole,” said Twin Peaks CEO Joe Hummel.

Twin Peaks intends to cross the 100-location barrier this spring, as it expands in the south, southwest, and Midwest.

By comparison, chief rival Hooters has over 300 locations throughout the nation.

Twin Peaks has little presence in the northwest and no locations yet in the northeast and the company has not indicated this year's expansion will include these regions.

TWIN PEAKS LOCATIONS

Currently, Twin Peaks has restaurants in 26 states and 82 cities, with the highest concentrations in Texas and Florida.

This year's expansion will include the following areas:

• Chattanooga, Tennessee
• Greenwood, Indiana
• Deer Valley, Arizona
• Columbus, Ohio
• Springfield, Missouri
• Daytona Beach, Florida
• Jacksonville, Florida

While the Chattanooga location opened last month, the others are still listed as "Coming Soon."

You can check for your nearest Twin Peaks on its website.

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