Hooters reverses mandate on skimpy shorts for its waitresses

Hooters waitresses now have the option to choose from wearing the traditional uniforms or the new ones.
Sign outside a Hooters restaurant
Sign outside a Hooters restaurant Photo credit Kris Tripplaar

As fast as they came, they have gone away.

The short, skimpy shorts recently introduced by the chain caused such a backlash with current and former waitresses, the restaurant has reversed its course and decided to do away with the mandate.

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A Hooters America rep wrote in an e-mail to Business Insider, "As we continue to listen and update the image of the Hooters Girls, we are clarifying that they have the option to choose from traditional uniforms or the new ones. They can determine which style of shorts best fits their body style and personal image."

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Featured Image Photo Credit: Kris Tripplaar