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Hooters Abruptly Closes Dozens of Restaurants, Including 1 in North Texas
- Hooters permanently closed its San Marcos location on June 4, 2025, marking one of over 30 company-owned locations shuttered recently across the US.
- The closures follow Hooters' Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing on March 31, 2025, driven by factors like inflation, rising costs, and declining consumer spending.
- Hooters announced plans to exit bankruptcy by selling approximately 150 company-owned restaurants to franchisee groups, including the chain’s original founders.
- CEO Neil Kiefer stated, "Decisions about store closures are never easy," while the company affirmed commitment to support impacted staff and maintain customer loyalty.
- The restructuring aims to stabilize operations and pursue a franchise-only model, with Hooters emphasizing it will remain open and continue serving customers nationwide.
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