Over 30 Hooters restaurants suddenly closed: Here's the list and everything else we know about the shutdown

Hooters, the iconic restaurant chain known for its wings and sports bar atmosphere, abruptly shut down more than 30 company-owned locations across multiple U.S. states on June 4, reorted USA Today. The closures come amid ongoing bankruptcy proceedings that aim to restructure the brand’s business model.

Why Did Hooters Close These Locations?

Hooters of America LLC filed for bankruptcy on March 31, 2024, with the goal of transitioning from a mixed model of company-owned and franchise locations to a fully franchised business. At the time of filing, the company directly operated 151 locations, while franchisees ran approximately 154.

The restructuring plan includes selling all corporate-owned restaurants to a management group tied to the company’s founders. This group already owns more than 30% of U.S. franchises — including nearly half of the chain's top 30 performers.


In March, Hooters stated that no franchise locations would be closed but that some company-run outlets might be affected. The latest closures, which the company described as a "difficult decision," reflect that phase of the plan.

“Hooters will be well-positioned to continue our iconic legacy under a pure franchise business model,” the company said in a statement to USA TODAY. “We are committed to supporting our impacted team members throughout this process and are incredibly grateful to our valued customers for their loyalty.”

How Much Debt Is Hooters Facing?

The company is working to eliminate approximately $376 million in debt, with hopes of emerging from bankruptcy within three to four months, pending court approval of the franchise transition.

Are Mississippi Hooters Still Open?
According to the report of USA Today, as of June 5, the two Mississippi Hooters locations remain open namely:

• 9495 Highway 49, Gulfport
• 982 Goodman Road, Horn Lake

Both are still listed as active on the official Hooters website.

List of Recently Closed Hooters Locations

According to the report, the list of confirmed closures include:

Sanford, Florida
Orlando, Florida – Kirkman Road
Kissimmee, Florida – Osceola Parkway
Melbourne, Florida
Atlanta, Georgia – Downtown
Douglasville, Georgia
Gwinnett, Georgia
Valdosta, Georgia
Greenwood, Indiana
Rockford, Illinois
Newport, Kentucky
Flint, Michigan
Taylor, Michigan
St. Louis, Missouri – Downtown
Charlotte, North Carolina – South Boulevard
Columbia, South Carolina
Rock Hill, South Carolina
Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Memphis, Tennessee – Downtown
Nashville, Tennessee – Harding Place
Grapevine, Texas
Houston, Texas – 120 FM 1960 W
San Marcos, Texas

Additionally the Madison, Wisconsin location no longer appears on the website and does not answer calls, the report added.

The Fort Smith, Arkansas location’s page is also removed, USA Today claimed.

Citing social media, the report said that Hooters' resturants in Alabama: Tuscaloosa, Florida: Tallahassee, Jacksonville
Indiana: Lafayette, Evansville, and Michigan: Detroit have also been shut.