Exhibit
99.1
Press
Release
Hooters
to Kick Off in South Africa Before 2010 World Cup
Press Release
Source:
Hooters of America, Inc.
On Monday
July 13, 2009, 8:34 am EDT
ATLANTA, July 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Today
Hooters of America, Inc. announced that it has signed a Franchisee Agreement
with Chanticleer and Shaw Food PTY, LTD to open Hooters Restaurants in The
Republic of South Africa prior to the 2010 World Cup. Under the agreement seven
restaurants will open over the next 7 years and the company believes as many as
four will be open prior to next summer's matches. Chanticleer and Shaw Food PTY,
LTD is a joint venture between US based Chanticleer Holding, Inc. (OTC Bulletin
Board: CCLR.OB - News) and South African Shaw Food in which
each group controls 50%. The partnership will open its first location in Cape
Town in late 2009.
"We are excited about the opportunities
South Africa offers for the Hooters Brand," said Coby Brooks, the President and
CEO of Hooters of America, Inc. "This will be our first location on the
continent of Africa and with locations already in North and South America as
well as Europe, Asia and Australia, this truly makes Hooters global. In terms of
continents we are now on 6 of the 7, although it might be awhile before we get
down to Antarctica," continued Brooks. There are currently Hooters in 26
countries outside the U.S. and approximately 20% of all Hooters locations are
International.
"This commitment by Chanticleer further
strengthens our ties to the Hooters Brand," said Mike Pruitt the Chairman and
CEO of Chanticleer Holding, Inc. (CCLR.OB), which holds certain financing rights
for Hooters of America. "I have been a huge fan of Hooters for years and the
World Cup offers such a tremendous platform for exposing Hooters to the World.
Along with our partners Shaw Food we are excited about being a part of South
Africa hosting this prestigious event," continued Pruitt.
The first Hooters location opened its
doors 25 years ago, and today there are 438 total locations around the world.
Hooters is well known for its brand of food and fun, enjoyed in a casual
beach-theme atmosphere. The menu features seafood, sandwiches and Hooters'
signature spicy chicken wings all served up by the All-American cheerleaders,
the Hooters Girls. For more information visit