There are 305 Hooters locations nationwide, including 151 owned and operated by the company and 154 operated by franchisees. The company has been closing locations suddenly since at least 2024.

The plan is that once the Chapter 11 process is complete, all Hooters locations will be franchisee-owned. At the time, the company said it would be reviewing its "operational footprint" going forward.

Food Hooters transitions to franchise-only model in latest Georgia closings The two additional closures in Georgia follow the chain's previously announced Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

CLEARWATER, Fla., June 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- In response to the recent announcement of Hooters of America store closures, Hooters Inc and Hoot Owl Restaurants LLC (the "Buyer Group") reiterate ...

The Atlanta-based company called the closures “a difficult decision.” In March, the restaurant chain filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection, promising a more family-friendly vibe.