9 Months After Hurricane Helene, FL Hooters Reopens Following Renovations, Remodeling

PORT RICHEY, FL — After being closed for nine months because of damage from Hurricane Helene, the Port Richey Hooters location has reopened, according to a news release from HMC Hospitality Group.

The building at 5336 Treadway Drive was completely remodeled and renovated with all new equipment and furniture after 4 feet of water entered the building during the storm.

“When dining in, guests will also notice additional improvements including the kitchen that has also been redesigned to increase throughput and reduce ticket times,” the company said.

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The waterfront location, which opened in 1988, was the first Hooters restaurant in Pasco County.

Other locations in the county include Odessa and one opening in Wesley Chapel in the fall.
HMC Hospitality Group also has plans to open a location in The Villages in July.

“We are thrilled to be back open and look forward to continuing to serve the Port Richey community. We appreciate our customers and employees' support as we completely renovated the entire building after the Hurricanes,” Denise Williams, chief marketing officer for HMC, said.

HMC Hospitality Group, founders of the Hooters concept more than 40 years ago, owns and operates 22 Hooters restaurants in the Tampa Bay and Chicago areas.

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