NEW YORK, December 31, 2025, 19:44 ET Hooters is rolling out a redesigned waitstaff uniform and a pared-back menu as the chicken-wing chain tries to steady the business after emerging from Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The makeover matters because Hooters is betting on a reset of its image — and tighter operations — at a time when many U.S. casual-dining brands are fighting higher costs and softer discretionary spending. For Hooters, the uniform is not a side detail. It is a signature part of the brand, and the company is leaning on a “back to basics” pitch to bring in families

NEW YORK, December 31, 2025, 19:52 ET Edinburgh pubs and restaurants in the Grassmarket have warned that further electricity outages could hit Hogmanay, after repeated blackouts disrupted trade during the festive period. The timing matters for the city’s hospitality industry because Hogmanay — Scotland’s New Year celebrations — is among the busiest nights of the year, with venues relying on packed bars and restaurants. Operators say the disruption goes beyond lost takings. They say repeated outages risk turning customers away, forcing cancellations and harming Edinburgh’s reputation as a New Year destination. SP Energy Networks said an intermittent fault triggered protective