Hooters

hammer6 · June 24th, 2009, 10:04 PM

hey saw a sign in texas outside a hooters that just said no handguns allowed inside. do they make 51% or more from alcohol sales? or is that sign bogus?

Sixgunner · June 24th, 2009, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by hammer6

do they make 51% or more from alcohol sales?

I'm sure they do.

TucAzRider · June 24th, 2009, 10:10 PM

How would the average person know such things?

Rexster · June 24th, 2009, 10:30 PM

The signs in Texas that really mean something to a licensed handgun carrier are the "30.06" signs, and the "51%" signs. There are also signs that are posted at any place that sells alcohol, that apply to UNLICENSED carry of handguns. Anyone who carries a handgun in Texas should educate themselves on the differences between these three types of signa! The original post does not adequately describe the sign seen at Hooters. Did the sign actually say "51%" anywhere on it?

I don't go to Hooters much, so I have not noticed the signs. The scenery is not good enough to compensate for the quality of the food. Based on the one time I did go into Hooters as a customer, long ago, it is indeed possible they are more of a sports bar than a restaurant, so perhaps they do derive more than 51% of sales from alcoholic beverages.

Signage is not always correct. I have seen "51%" signs at grocery stores.

DaveH · June 24th, 2009, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by hammer6

do they make 51% or more from alcohol sales?

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Originally Posted by Sixgunner

I'm sure they do.

Hum???

There are Hooters in Virginia, which advertise/have a "Full Bar." Not that I'm admitting having ever being in one.

But, I assure you that in some you can OC w/o anyone paying any attention.

To even get a license for Mixed beverages, our law allows 55% (e.g., 45% must be from food cooked or prepared, and consumed on the premises and nonalcoholic beverages served on the premises).

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§ 4.1-210. Mixed beverages licenses.

A. Subject to the provisions of § 4.1-124, the Board may grant the following licenses relating to mixed beverages:

1. Mixed beverage restaurant licenses, which shall authorize the licensee to sell and serve mixed beverages for consumption in dining areas and other designated areas of such restaurant. Such license may be granted only to persons (i) who operate a restaurant and (ii) whose gross receipts from the sale of food cooked or prepared, and consumed on the premises and nonalcoholic beverages served on the premises, after issuance of such license, amount to at least 45 percent of the gross receipts from the sale of mixed beverages and food. For the purposes of this paragraph, other designated areas shall include outdoor dining areas, whether or not contiguous to the licensed premises, which outdoor dining areas may have more than one means of ingress and egress to an adjacent public thoroughfare, provided such areas are under the control of the licensee and approved by the Board.

I assume that that some don't meet that threshold as they don't list a "Full Bar", or that some could fall between 51% and 55%.

But, FWIIW, I'd bet that many Hooters do sell more that 50% food and nonalcoholic beverages.

PNUT · June 25th, 2009, 02:05 AM

You're asking the wrong people, ask the Manager at the Hooters where you saw the sign.

Booze in restaurants is more expensive than Hot Wings so I wouldn't be surprised at all if that is indeed the case.

PastorPack · June 25th, 2009, 02:11 AM

I was under the impression that Hooters' main commodity was something other than alcohol.

Thumper · June 25th, 2009, 02:38 AM

With a topic of "Hooters"... WHERE'S THE PICTURES?

Oh Oh! Too much Red Bull tonight!

Pikachu711 · June 25th, 2009, 02:48 AM

This makes me wonder if this "no firearms" policy extends to all their locations in the US. I'll have to stop by the Hooters located here in Las Vegas and look for any "no firearms" signs if I'm passing by in that part of town.

alienbogey · June 25th, 2009, 02:57 AM

Perhaps it depends on which Hooters one goes into, but in my experience the scenery DOES make up for the food.

June 24th, 2009, 10:04 PM	#1
hammer6 Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: FL Posts: 61	Hooters hey saw a sign in texas outside a hooters that just said no handguns allowed inside. do they make 51% or more from alcohol sales? or is that sign bogus? __________________ "When the people fear the government you have tyranny...when the government fears the people you have liberty." -Thomas Jefferson 2 Chronicles 7:14

June 24th, 2009, 10:10 PM	#3
TucAzRider Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Tucson Posts: 792	How would the average person know such things? __________________

June 24th, 2009, 10:30 PM	#4
Rexster Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: SE Texas Posts: 895	The signs in Texas that really mean something to a licensed handgun carrier are the "30.06" signs, and the "51%" signs. There are also signs that are posted at any place that sells alcohol, that apply to UNLICENSED carry of handguns. Anyone who carries a handgun in Texas should educate themselves on the differences between these three types of signa! The original post does not adequately describe the sign seen at Hooters. Did the sign actually say "51%" anywhere on it? I don't go to Hooters much, so I have not noticed the signs. The scenery is not good enough to compensate for the quality of the food. Based on the one time I did go into Hooters as a customer, long ago, it is indeed possible they are more of a sports bar than a restaurant, so perhaps they do derive more than 51% of sales from alcoholic beverages. Signage is not always correct. I have seen "51%" signs at grocery stores. Last edited by Rexster; June 24th, 2009 at 10:36 PM.. Reason: clarification

June 25th, 2009, 02:11 AM	#7
PastorPack Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Northern California Posts: 1,124	I was under the impression that Hooters' main commodity was something other than alcohol. __________________ God is love (1 John 4:8)

June 25th, 2009, 02:38 AM	#8
Thumper VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Nevada Posts: 5,586	With a topic of "Hooters"... WHERE'S THE PICTURES? Oh Oh! Too much Red Bull tonight! __________________ USMC 1968-1971 ALWAYS carry! - NEVER tell! *"Don't go to stupid places, with stupid people, and do stupid things!"*

June 25th, 2009, 02:05 AM	#6
PNUT Ex Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: TN Posts: 913	You're asking the wrong people, ask the Manager at the Hooters where you saw the sign. Booze in restaurants is more expensive than Hot Wings so I wouldn't be surprised at all if that is indeed the case.

June 25th, 2009, 02:48 AM	#9
Pikachu711 VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 2,095	This makes me wonder if this "no firearms" policy extends to all their locations in the US. I'll have to stop by the Hooters located here in Las Vegas and look for any "no firearms" signs if I'm passing by in that part of town. __________________ "80 Million gun owners can't be wrong!" Glock 26 (9mm) Nevada CFP Holder NRA Member

June 25th, 2009, 02:57 AM	#10
alienbogey Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Puget Sound Area Posts: 111	Perhaps it depends on which Hooters one goes into, but in my experience the scenery DOES make up for the food. __________________ Hokey religions and ancient weapons are no match for a good blaster at your side.

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