Hulk Hogan's Death Plunges Hooters' Future Into Uncertainty [View all]

The death of WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan on July 24, 2025, has wrestling fans around the country mourning the loss of an iconic legend. Some may be aware that outside the ring, Hogan (whose real name is Terry Bollea) launched a beer company in summer 2024, dubbed Real American Beer. The company had been successfully expanding its footprint in the light beer sector until the Hulkster passed away at the age of 71. It has been so successful, in fact, that it was even considering treading into the restaurant industry by acquiring the failing Hooters chain. However, with RAB suddenly finding itself without its co-founder, those plans are up in the air.

Hooters announced that it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in March 2025. The company had been in financial hot water for some time, leading some to wonder how Hooters is still open anywhere. Still, the business was trying to right the ship with its move to file for Chapter 11. Real American Beer first wanted to buy the company's intellectual property but eventually opted to make a bid to purchase every Hooters restaurant worldwide, possibly saving the chain from financial ruin. However, without Hogan at the helm, it is uncertain whether those plans will ever come to fruition.

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I thought the headline was interesting. Hulk Hogan and Hooters seem made for each other...Both rose to fame in the 80s. Both are very 80ish. Both are raunchy. Hulk Hogan likely only stayed relevant because of Trump. Hooters just isn't relevant.