It’s game over for dozens of Hooters sports bars.
The chain, known for its chicken wings and waitresses in skimpy clothing, announced the closure of 40 locations deemed to be underperforming.
“Like many restaurants under pressure from current market conditions, Hooters has made the difficult decision to close a select number of underperforming stores,” a Hooters spokesperson said in a statement.
The move comes as Hooters is facing increased competition from rivals and decreased in size by about 1.3% from last year, ending 2023 with 293 locations. However, the company is finding other ways to stay in business.
“With new Hooters restaurants opening domestically and internationally, new Hooters frozen products launching at grocery stores, and the Hooters footprint expanding into new markets with both company and franchise locations, this brand of 41 years remains highly…
