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Hooters abruptly closes dozens of “underperforming” restaurants nationwide

Hooters abruptly closes dozens of “underperforming” restaurants nationwide
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Hooters has closed a number of “poorly performing” restaurants, the fast-casual chain confirmed to TODAY.com.

According to National Restaurant News, news of the chain’s abrupt closures spread to locations from Kentucky to Texas to Florida on the evening of June 23.

“Like many restaurants facing pressure due to current market conditions, Hooters has made the difficult decision to close a select number of underperforming locations,” Hooters said in a statement to TODAY.com. “In these rare cases, ensuring the well-being of our associates is our priority.”

The statement goes on to say that new Hooters restaurants will be opened both domestically and internationally, but it does not specify how many or where exactly.

“This 41-year-old brand remains extremely resilient and relevant,” the statement continued.

Although Hooters did not specify how many stores were closed, NBC affiliate WCSH reported that 41 locations nationwide are no longer listed on the Hooters website, even though they were there as recently as mid-January. WCSH wrote that each missing location is now listed on Google as “permanently closed” and that social media accounts have also been shut down.

The 41 stores are spread across 14 states, including Kentucky, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and others. Texas is the hardest hit, with 16 stores having to close.

Scroll down to see the full list of (so far) closed Hooters restaurants.

Many once-thriving restaurant chains, from fast-food restaurants to diners, have run into trouble recently.

In January, TGI Fridays announced it had closed 36 “underperforming” stores nationwide. Then in March, Bloomin’ Brands, the group that owns Outback Steakhouse, Carrabba’s Italian Grill, Bonefish Grill, Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar and Aussie Grill by Outback, closed 41 restaurants in its portfolio, citing the goal of weeding out stores with underperforming sales.

Months later, in May, two more chains announced closures: Dine Brands Global, owner of Applebee’s and IHOP, announced the closure of “25 to 35” Applebee’s locations across the United States.

Days later, it was revealed that a liquidation company was auctioning off the contents of dozens of Red Lobsters across the country. These auctions took place in 21 states, including New York, California, Texas and more.

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  • Orange Park: 1740 Wells Road

  • West Palm Beach: 2224 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd

  • Brunswick: 10355 Canal Crossing Rd

  • Hiram: 5464 Wendy Bagwell Pkwy

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  • Florissant: 2765 N Hwy 67

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This article was originally published on TODAY.com.

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