Hooters Names Ohio Woman to 2027 Calendar Amid Store Closures
Hooters has selected Sophia Zullo, an Ohio resident, as the cover model for its 2027 bikini calendar. This choice is notable because the chain is currently consolidating operations in its home state of Florida, where it recently closed a 30-year-old location in Panama City Beach. Despite these closures, the brand maintains only two remaining locations in Ohio, in Dayton and Mason. The announcement signals the company's intent to continue marketing its iconic calendar despite a shrinking physical footprint.