New York: After McDonalds and Pizza Hut it is the turn of US-based restaurant chain 'Hooters of America' to open outlets in major Indian cities. Hooters is a strong and exiting brand name that has a very unique place in the industry offering a "perfect atmosphere to have fun, relax with friends and enjoy great food," Managing Director Sunil Bedi said without identifying cities where the restaurants would be opened.

"I am looking forward to the recreation of this dining atmosphere in India," he added.

Hooters, which opened the first restaurant 21 years ago, now has a chain of more than 370 restaurants, including over 26 in 14 countries. It operates in Singapore, Canada, Britain, Switzerland, Argentina, Austria, Brazil, Venezuela and Guatemala among others.