hooters
An American
Restaurant Chain, I
Vocabulary
plentiful | comparable | incomparable |
wing | spareribs | apart from |
various | Tex-Mex | as well as |
menu | traditional | needless to say |
delight | select | reasonable |
vary | spoil (2) | guarantee |
beat (2) | sit back | unbeatable |
Video
Transcript
Hooters: “Welcome to Hooters! Hooters makes you happy!”
Step into the world of Hooters, where every visit is an experience.
The beer is cold. The food good and plentiful. The service incomparable and unforgettable.
Apart from our main dishes, such American classics as burgers, chicken wings, steaks and spareribs, as well as various salads and Tex-Mex dishes.
At lunchtime, we also serve meals from our traditional menu of the day.
Needless to say, everything is freshly prepared. And reasonably priced.
We serve hot meals, all day from 11 o’clock. We guarantee you will be delighted with our fast service, with a smile.
Let us spoil you.
We stock a large selection of local and international beers, as well as perfectly mixed cocktails, at unbeatable prices.
Sit back and enjoy the pleasant atmosphere. As well as the varied offering in our restaurants or one of our bars.
You will understand why we say, “Hooters makes you happy.”
Customer: “Hooters is my second home.”
Hooters: “Bye bye. We hope you liked it. Come see us soon.”
Questions
1. Hooters is a sports establishment. True or false? What is Hooters? What do they serve in Hooters?
2. Is it expensive? Is it a high-class restaurant, is it a fast-food restaurant or something in-between? What kinds of food do they serve?
3. They serve only one type of beer. Is this right or wrong?
4. What did you see in the video?
5. Was this video a news report? What was this video about? What was the purpose of the video? What is being sold or marketed?
6. What is the message of the video? What is the main selling point or unique selling proposition?
7. Who is the target or market segment?
8. Where or when would you see this ad?
A. Is there a Hooters or similar type of restaurant in your city?
B. People in my city like to eat at Hooters. They would like to visit Hooters. What do you think?
C. Do you think this is a good business model or has a lot of potential?
D. Do you think the Hooters franchise is controversial?
E. What will happen in the future regarding Hooters and similar types of restaurants?