Hooters has been hit by the tough market , leading to the closure of several locations across the U. S. The popular chicken wing chain has seen a number of its restaurants in 14 states close their doors due to the challenging economic climate .
Recent months have witnessed 41 Hooters restaurants ceasing operations. In a statement provided to Nation's Restaurant News, the company acknowledged the closures: Pizza Hut shuts 15 locations in Indiana as customers fear more closures could follow Red Lobster could shut down 135 more restaurants as it battles with landlords "Like many restaurants under pressure from current market conditions, Hooters has made the difficult decision to close a select number of underperforming stores. Ensuring the well-being of our staff is our priority in these rare instances.
"With new Hooters restaurants opening domestically and internationally, new Hooters frozen products launching at grocery stores, and the Hooters footprint expanding into new markets with both company and franchise locations, this brand of 41 years remains highly resilient and relevant. We look forward to continuing to serve our guests at home, on the go and at our restaurants here in the U.S.
and around the globe." The shuttered locations include: Alabama: Homewood and Huntsville Florida : Gainesville, South Lakeland, Orange Park, and West Palm Beach Georgia: Brunswick, Hiram, Macon, and Madison Yards Illinois: Springfield Indiana: Castleton and Clarksville Kentucky: Dixie Highwa.
