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Hooters closes every single location in multiple states: ‘Fell to my knees’

Hooters has closed all remaining locations in New York and Massachusetts. The chain is shuttering sites nationwide following a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing in March to restructure $376 million in debt. These closures coincide with a troubled attempt to rebrand as family-friendly.

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The chain has officially disappeared from both New York and Massachusetts.

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  1. Hooters Exits New York and Massachusetts Following Bankruptcy

    Hooters has closed all remaining locations in New York and Massachusetts. The chain is shuttering sites nationwide following a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing in March to restructure $376 million in debt. These closures coincide with a troubled attempt to rebrand as family-friendly.

    What's confirmed:

    • Hooters filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in March to restructure $376 million of debt.
    • The chain has closed all of its remaining restaurants in New York and Massachusetts.
    • The Hooters location at 70 Wolf Road in Colonie, New York, closed after 15 years.
    • At least 15 locations have closed nationwide since the bankruptcy filing.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Hooters has closed every location in four blue states.
    • The Round Rock Hooters north of Austin closed at the end of May.
    • The company filed for bankruptcy in March 2025 due to inflation and flatlining sales.
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