# Frozen Restaurant-Inspired Appetizers Hooters Unveils a New Frozen Appetizer and Snack Line By Kanesa D | Published 2024-06-14 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hooters References: [nrn](https://www.nrn.com/casual-dining/hooters-jumps-retail-space-frozen-appetizers) & [hooters.to](https://www.hooters.to/)  Hooters is venturing into the frozen food space with the launch of its new frozen appetizer and snack line. The new line of frozen offerings includes a range of delectable options designed to satisfy every palate. Customers can now indulge in BBQ Smoked Wings, Dry Rub Smoked Wings, [Buffalo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stuffed-buffalo-crunchers) Style Boneless Wingz, and Buffalo Style Popcorn, all crafted with [Hooters'](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mango-habanero-wing) signature flavors and quality ingredients. Aiming to create a new retail presence, Hooters is expected to launch eight new products across North American grocers by the end of the year. These delectable frozen treats are available in-store at [Publix](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tyson-spooky-nuggets) locations and can be conveniently ordered for local delivery through Publix's Instacart affiliates for approximately $7.49 to $8.99 USD. Image Credit: Hooters ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 75% | Freshness: 25% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Restaurant-brand Frozen Foods:** Hooters' launch into the frozen food market showcases a growing trend of restaurant chains introducing retail products. - **Convenience Meal Solutions:** This new line of frozen appetizers caters to consumer demand for easy and convenient meal options at home. - **Signature Flavors at Home:** Consumers can now enjoy Hooters' iconic tastes from home, highlighting the trend of restaurant-level quality in retail foods. ### Where This Applies - **Frozen Food:** The introduction of Hooters' appetizers emphasizes the innovation opportunities within the frozen food sector. - **Grocery Retail:** Partnerships with grocery stores like Publix point to growing collaborations between foodservice brands and grocery retailers. - **Food Delivery Services:** Offering local delivery through services like Instacart indicates the increasing integration of frozen food products into e-commerce. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Frozen Restaurant-Inspired Appetizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-lobster-frozen-dishes.md) - [Mango Habanero Wing Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mango-habanero-wing.md) - [Spicy Chicken Snack Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flamin-hot-boneless-chicken-wings.md) - [Snackable Frozen Appetizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tastiez.md) - [Fakeaway-Style Frozen Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/birds-eye-2.md) - [Collaboration Spicy Chicken Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/first-we-feasts-hot-ones.md) - [Co-Branded Frozen Chicken Wings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicken-shop-range.md) - [Foodservice Appetizer Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/revel-eats.md) - [Spicy Frozen Chicken Strips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-chicken-strips.md)