Hooters Shutters Over 30 Locations, Leaving Fans Puzzled

Hooters has shut down more than 30 locations across America, with little to no notice.

USA Today reports that Hooters executives had to sit down, likely over a few plates of their famous wings, and make a "difficult decision" to shutter the locations.

We have known that Hooters was in trouble since they declared bankruptcy back in March, but within that declaration, they did not indicate they'd be closing any restaurants.

As a matter of fact, it was quite the opposite.

Hooters said they were going to revitalize the brand and come up with new ways to make it a more family friendly restaurant — like getting rid of bikini contests and things like that.

Even though Hooters are closing more than 30 locations, they still operate 200+ storefronts across America. On their website, they are promising nothing but greatness moving forward.

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"Hooters is here to stay, and with a stronger financial foundation and streamlined operations on the other side of this process, we will be well-positioned to continue delivering the guest-obsessed hospitality experience and delicious food our valued customers and communities have come to expect well into the future."

For a company with such flavorful menu offerings, that is such a bland and blanket statement — but nonetheless, it's a sign of some positive future things that are happening for the brand.

Hooters locations that have suddenly closed:

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
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Tallahassee, Florida
Jacksonville, Florida
Lafayette, Indiana
Evansville, Indiana
Detroit, Michigan

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Let's take a look at the country star food and entertainment venues that have opened over the years.

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