Hooters Shuts Down Over 30 Locations in Sudden Move Amid Business Restructuring
Updated on
Published on
Hooters has abruptly closed more than 30 of its restaurants across the U.S., catching both customers and employees off guard. The decision, announced June 4, impacts company-owned locations and comes just months after the chain filed for bankruptcy.
In a statement to USA TODAY, Hooters called it a “difficult decision” and said it is now shifting to a fully franchise-based model. The company assured it would support impacted staff and reaffirmed that the brand isn’t going anywhere: “Hooters is here to stay,” the statement read, emphasizing future plans for a leaner, more financially stable operation.
Stores affected span Florida, Georgia, Texas, Michigan, Tennessee, and several other states, including high-traffic spots like downtown Atlanta, Nashville, and Charlotte. Many of the closures were confirmed when customers calling the restaurants were met with pre-recorded messages announcing the shutdown.
