The Restaurant is a web-based game that launched in March 2023. While the game itself has remained relatively quiet since its release, recent entertainment news has centered on Hooters, the real-world restaurant chain that shares thematic DNA with management sim titles. The founders behind Hooters are developing a buddy-comedy film about the chain's origins, currently in pre-production stages. Though unrelated to the game directly, the cultural conversation around restaurant chains and their histories continues to permeate media coverage.
via IGN
Yep, you read that right. Hooters: The Movie is in the early stages of pre-production, and some of the chain’s original founders are directly involved.