Bad news for those who love getting a bite to eat at Hooters because you’re going to have even fewer locations to choose from. The chain has closed 55 locations and has now disappeared from Massachusetts, New York, Connecticut and Minnesota as its footprint continues to shrink nationwide.
Franchise cuts peak number of locations in half
It’s not just the latest rounds of closures, but rather the pattern that has been developing. In 2008, Hooters had a peak of 400 locations open nationwide. Today, it has only 175 locations in operation.
The chain has seen its share of challenges, including Hooters of America filing for bankruptcy in 2025. The original founders were eventually able to reclaim control and then restructure the company.
Despite those efforts, closures continue to happen. The owners are saying the closures are the path to stability.
Chicago and Atlanta take hits
In the latest round of closures, both Chicago and Atlanta took hits with closures. These are both big urban markets, making the closures all the more impactful. Each city closed two locations in total, giving diners fewer options…