Hooters spinoff opens second location in region

TAMPA — Hoots, a fast-casual version of Hooters that specializes in chicken wings and tenders, has opened a second location in Florida, expanding to Carrollwood’s Mission Bell Plaza, north of downtown Tampa.

Located at 12817 N. Dale Mabry Highway, the 1,650-square-foot eatery features self-checkout kiosks that allows customers to fully customize their orders, according to a news release. Hoots’ food is also available for delivery via GrubHub, Uber Eats, Door Dash and Bite Squad.