One of Hooters‘ most popular locations is being forced to shut down despite business being red-hot.
The Hooters in Boca Raton, Fla., will shut its doors one final time on Feb. 28 after 16 years of business — despite its high profitability.
Why Is the Viral Florida Hooters Shutting Down?
Managing Partner and Director of Merchandising Chris Torelli told the Daily Mailthat the shutdown comes after the landlord, the Sterling Organization hedge fund group, did not permit the restaurant to renew its lease.
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He shared that the Boca Raton Hooters was a “healthy and profitable” restaurant and that the impending shutdown is unrelated to the franchise’s finances.
The shutdown comes as the shopping center Hooters is located in – Glades Plaza – is slated for redevelopment into a mixed-use space…