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While Hooters did not provide a list of which locations are closing, USA Today reports that at least 30 restaurants have been shuttered across more than a dozen states.

Hooters filed for bankruptcy in April 2025 after years of decline. The chain is determined to survive by selling 100 ...

Last month, the seafood chain closed its Gainesville location after almost eight years of service. Bahama Breeze is owned by ...