Hooters, the iconic sports bar chain known for its chicken wings and orange-clad servers, has abruptly closed more than 30 company-owned restaurants across at least states, leaving many fans searching for “Hooters restaurants near me” and wondering which locations are still open.
On June, the company described the closures as a “difficult decision” amid ongoing financial struggles and a recent Chapter bankruptcy filing Despite previous reassurances that all restaurants would remain open during the bankruptcy process, the chain began shutting down outlets from Kentucky to Florida, Texas, Michigan, and the Carolinas.
The closures are part of a broader restructuring plan. Hooters is selling its 151 company-operated restaurants to a franchise group that already manages several locations nationwide, including some of the chain’s original founders The goal is to address a mounting debt of $376 million and shift to a fully franchised business model, which the company says will help “uphold our renowned legacy” and keep approximately 200 domestic and 60 international restaurants operating.
Hooters has not released a full list of shuttered locations or specified when employees were notified The company says it remains committed to supporting affected staff and loyal customers as it navigates this transition.
The recent Hooters closures highlight the broader challenges facing the U.S. casual dining sector, with rising costs and changing consumer habits forcing many chains—including Red Lobster and Applebee’s—to downsize or restructure.
For now, Hooters fans are advised to check online or call ahead to confirm if their local restaurant is still open, as the company continues to streamline operations and adapt to a rapidly changing restaurant landscape.
