Why Twin Peaks Beats Hooters in Every Aspect Possible

This article goes for anyone considering to go to Hooters to work or eat, and for the ladies who already work at Hooters and discovered it didn’t quite live up to expectations. I’ve worked at both places and I’ve eaten at both places. I can tell you, Twin Peaks beats Hooters in just about every aspect possible. I’m going to divide this article into two parts: 1. Why Twin Peaks is Better for Employees, and 2. Why Twin Peaks is Better for Customers.

Why Twin Peaks is Better for Employees

1. Management Understands the Value of its Employees

Anybody who knows about my situation with Hooters understands that I quit for a specific reason: cocky, unqualified, moody managers. I’ve been at TP for almost 5 months now and haven’t had a single issue with any of the managers. They are in very pleasant moods most of the time, and go above and beyond to make sure the girls are taken care of. They constantly stress the importance of the girls who work there, and how they could not survive without them. Oh, and if you work 6 or more hours in a shift– guess what? You get a FREE MEAL!

2. The Uniforms are More Flattering and Fun

At TP, the girls get a lot more freedom to express their individuality and personal style. You have multiple uniforms that we wear throughout the week, some of which you cut yourself, in a way that’s most flattering to you. We can experiment with different lipstick shades, and we can do our nails and eye makeup however we please. We also have dress-up days (which you don’t HAVE to participate in if you don’t want to), and those days are basically guaranteed to be busy and full of opportunities to make some serious cash. Quit squeezing into those tacky orange shirts and easily stained white spandex tops. Come to the Peaks.

3. You Make a Lot More Money and Easier Money

So, this is probably going to be the deal-breaker for most of you Hooters girls. We have NO SIDE WORK! No running side work, no closing side work, no silverware to roll. We tip other people out for that, and even after tip-out, I still make WELL over what I did at Hooters. We have bigger sections and a better crowd that comes in. Once your last table leaves, you run your checkout and leave. This took me weeks to get used to, but now I refuse to work at any other restaurant. It simply isn’t worth my time.

4. Plenty of Opportunities for Advancement

As of right now, we currently have two female managers at Twin Peaks who used to be TP Girls for years. They get us. We also have a lot of girls trained on bar, and if management notices that you are a hard worker, it won’t be long before you get an opportunity to advance somehow.

Why Twin Peaks is Better for Customers

1. Lots of Specials

We have an entire page of daily and ongoing alcohol specials that comes with the menu. Not to mention our beers are served ice cold at 29 degrees.

2. Wider (and better) Variety of Food

Hooters has greasy, unhealthy fried bar foods. So does Twin Peaks, but we ALSO have healthier choices for those of you who aren’t aiming to get diabetes. We have asparagus, broccoli, salmon, and even a veggie burger for all of my fellow vegetarians. And a lot of our dressings and sides are made from scratch, and you can truly taste the difference. We are also quite a bit more creative with our menu items. We have a Hunter’s Meat and Cheese Board, Avocado Burgers, Sweet Potato Fries. It’s rare that a customer sends his or her food back from dissatisfaction. You’ll just have to come check it out for yourself.

3. Dress Up Days

Usually at least once a month, we have dress up days. Those could entail anything from bikinis, lingerie, lace and leather, denim shorts, we even have a school girl/teacher dress up in the summertime. The girls get all dolled up and glamorous, and it’s definitely something you don’t want to miss.

4. Happier Girls = Better Service

Let’s do some math. Better management + no side work = Happier girls. Happier girls = better service. Wonder why it’s taking your Hooters Girl 15 mins to bring your beer? Probably because she’s too busy hauling a slop bucket full of mysterious liquids across the restaurant after being hounded by management to do side work (even though that manager could have totally ripped himself away from YouTube and done it himself) It’s simple.

In conclusion, don’t waste your time or money at Hooters. Come to the more modernized, employee-centered, overall upgraded counterpart, Twin Peaks.

Hooters Makes You Happy!: Let Me Explain

I’m sorry to divert from the storytelling for a moment, but after reading some responses to my first two posts, I feel like I need to explain something to those of you who don’t understand my intentions. I don’t want to “take Hooters down”, I don’t want to endanger anyone or take anyone’s job away. I want justice. I want managers to treat their employees with respect. Is that really such a wild idea?

Once again, I’d like to stress that this is a series. Meaning, there are parts to this series. I’m trying to make a bigger point here, and that point is that this corporation, and all other corporations need to value their hardworking employees.

Hooters rakes in over $900 million a year, profiting off of the sexualization of its iconic Hooters Girls. At the Merchants location the food is mediocre at best (more on that later), the ticket times are ridiculously long, and the beer is extremely expensive. Meanwhile, you can build your own Bloody Mary and listen to live music at the Wild Wings 5 minutes down the street. There is no Hooters without Hooters Girls. We are the backbone of the company- the entertainment, service, and labor all in one.

(Faces are protected to assure I don’t offend any other Hooters Girls)

Despite common belief, Hooters Girls are very hardworking and determined. They have a few who don’t necessarily demand the respect that they deserve, but for the most part, Hooters Girls are, for lack of a better word, badass. They have college degrees or are working on one, they have other jobs outside of serving, and they take care of children without help. I’ve met Hooters Girls who are also lawyers, nurses, successful realtors, and teachers. They contribute to society, and then come to work with a smile and their makeup and hair done to perfection.

I’ve noticed that people tend to stereotype and objectify these complicated, unique women. People think they don’t deserve respect because they walk around in orange shorts and serve beer. To those people, I pray that you never get a job in management. You’re the kind of person that I’m writing about. The kind of person who thinks that certain people aren’t worthy of your basic respect. Get over yourself.

I’m trying to be a voice for everyone here. Especially those of you in the service industry. We are more powerful than you think. Go out there and demand your respect.

Thanks for listening,

Jada Lea 💘