India, June 5 -- Hooters has abruptly closed more than 30 company-owned locations across the U.S., just months after filing for bankruptcy and reassuring customers it wasn't going anywhere.
The closures, described as a "difficult decision," are part of the brand's strategic move to streamline operations and transition fully to a franchise-based model.
While the company did not release a full list, reports confirm that locations in Florida, Georgia, Michigan, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas were among those shuttered. Specific closures include restaurants in downtown Atlanta, Charlotte, Nashville, and multiple Florida cities.
The 42-year-old chain, known for its signature orange-uniformed wait staff, filed for bankrup...