08/11/22 9:42 AM EDT
Hooters Signals Growth Ahead with Appointment of Chief Development Officer
MICHAEL ARROWSMITH, WHO HAS CULTIVATED AND EXPANDED CONCEPTS IN BOTH THE HOSPITALITY AND HOME INDUSTRY, ASSUMES NEW DEVELOPMENT ROLE FOR ICONIC RESTAURANT BRAND
ATLANTA, August 11, 2022 — Hooters, the original American wing joint, today announced Michael Arrowsmith has joined the company as Chief Development Officer (CDO). In his role, he will oversee the growth of corporate and franchise locations of Hooters and hoots wings by Hooters, in the U.S. and globally.
“The interest in our brand has never been stronger, and Michael will help drive our growth through company and franchise store development,” said HOA Brands LLC President and CEO Sal Melilli.
Arrowsmith will recruit franchisees, identify new real estate sites and manage development services such as building design, construction and facilities plus brand standardization prior to the operations phase of the restaurants.
“I’m looking forward to ramping up unit growth and working with our leadership team, motivated multi-unit operators and others who have interest in expanding these concepts both domestically and internationally,” Arrowsmith added.