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02/13/25 4:07 PM EST

Hooters’ Senior Director of Brand Marketing Melissa Salbert Nominated for Lunchbox’s Prestigious Top 30 Women in Food List

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Hooters’ Senior Director of Brand Marketing Melissa Salbert Nominated for Lunchbox’s Prestigious Top 30 Women in Food List

Melissa Salbert, Senior Director of Brand Marketing for HOA Brands, the franchisor and operator of Hooters and Hoots Wings by Hooters, has been nominated for Lunchbox’s 2025 Top 30 Women in Food list, an honor recognizing women trailblazers driving innovation, creating impact, and shaping the future of food and hospitality.

This highly regarded list celebrates a powerhouse group of female leaders transforming the industry. Salbert’s nomination is a testament to her leadership, creativity and influence in enhancing the Hooters brand.

A dynamic marketing professional, Salbert brings her passion for the beverage and restaurant industries to her role at HOA Brands. Since joining the team, she has been instrumental in overseeing national brand partnerships, managing corporate and franchisee marketing programs, coordinating the International Hooters Pageant + Conference, and spearheading Hooters’ beverage strategy.

Salbert is among 62 nominees under consideration for this year's list, with public voting open between now and Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025.

To cast your vote for Salbert, click on this link.

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About Hooters of America, LLC

Hooters of America, LLC, is the franchisor and operator of more than 410 Hooters restaurants in 38 states and 24 countries. Known for its world-famous Hooters Style chicken wings, the first Hooters opened its doors in 1983 in Clearwater, Florida. Expectations were so modest at the time that the simple fact the doors opened was deemed worthy of a toast. Since then millions have been liberated from the ordinary at Hooters while enjoying great food, fun and one-of-a-kind hospitality that can only be served up by the Hooters Girls. For more information about Hooters visit www.hooters.com or follow us at twitter.com/hooters, facebook.com/hooters, instagram.com/hooters or on Snapchat at “hooters.”