Hooters, the national restaurant chain, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in March 2025. The company cited flatlining sales, inflation, and various operational challenges as contributing factors to its financial difficulties. As a result, it has closed all of its locations in multiple states.
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Hooters Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy and Closes Locations
Hooters has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, attributing its financial struggles to stagnant sales and inflation. The chain has subsequently closed all of its locations across several states.
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Hooters closes every single location in multiple states: ‘Fell to my knees’
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Hooters Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy and Closes Locations