HOUSTON — The Houston location of Hooters, a well-known wing restaurant chain, has been closed as part of a larger strategy following the company’s recent Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing.
In March, Hooters of America filed for bankruptcy protection, aiming to sell its company-owned restaurants to a group of franchisees as a method to reposition itself for future success.
A representative from Hooters announced on Thursday that the decision to close certain company-owned locations, including the one on FM 1960 near I-45 in Houston, was made after careful consideration.
Consumers attempting to reach the FM 1960 location are met with a recorded message confirming its permanent closure, and online maps also reflect this status.
This closure is part of a broader downsizing that affects around 30 locations across several states, including Texas, Florida, Georgia, Michigan, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee.
Hooters joins a growing list of major restaurant chains—such as Red Lobster and TGI Friday’s—that have recently been compelled to file for bankruptcy protection.
The Hooters brand was acquired in 2019 by private equity firms Nord Bay Capital and TriArtisan Capital Advisors.
The new ownership group includes existing franchisees and original founders of Hooters, who together manage over 30% of all U.S. franchises.
Neil Kiefer, the CEO of Hooters Inc., representing the franchisee group, assured stakeholders of their commitment to revitalizing the Hooters brand.
Kiefer stated they aim to restore Hooters to its foundational principles by transitioning to an entirely franchise-based model post-bankruptcy.
As the company undergoes restructuring, all Hooters locations are expected to shift to being franchisee-owned.
Below is a list of some of the Hooters locations that are being closed across various states:
**Alabama**
Tuscaloosa, Alabama (5025 Oscar Baxter Dr, Tuscaloosa, AL 35405)
**Arkansas**
Fort Smith Arkansas (6323 Rogers Ave, Fort Smith, AR 72903)
**Florida**
Jacksonville, Florida (4521 Southside Blvd., Jacksonville, FL)
Kissimmee, Florida – Osceola Parkway (1201 W Osceola Pkwy, Kissimmee, FL 34741)
Melbourne, Florida (877 S Babcock St, Melbourne, FL 32901)
Orlando, Florida – Kirkman Road (5300 Kirkman Rd. Orlando, FL 32819)
Sanford, Florida (550 Towne Center Cir, Sanford, FL 32771)
Tallahassee, Florida (2000 N Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL 32303)
**Georgia**
Atlanta, Georgia – Downtown (209 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30303)
Douglasville, Georgia (6855 Douglas Blvd, Douglasville, GA 30135)
Gwinnett, Georgia (3500 Gwinnett Pl Dr NW, Duluth, GA 30096)
Valdosta, Georgia (1854 Club House Dr, Valdosta, GA 31602)
**Illinois**
Rockford, Illinois (6904 Argus Dr, Rockford, IL 61107)
**Indiana**
Evansville, Indiana (4620 Lincoln Ave, Evansville, IN 47715)
Greenwood, Indiana (7551 US-31, Indianapolis, IN 46227)
Lafayette, Indiana (2327 Sagamore Pkwy S, Lafayette, IN 47905)
**Kentucky**
Newport, Kentucky (301 Riverboat Row, Newport, KY 41071)
**Michigan**
Flint, Michigan (3415 Miller Rd, Flint, MI 48507)
Taylor, Michigan (21250 Eureka Rd, Taylor, MI 48180)
**Missouri**
St. Louis, Missouri Downtown (100 N 7th St, St. Louis, MO 63101)
**North Carolina**
Charlotte, North Carolina South Boulevard (9807 South Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28273)
**South Carolina**
Columbia, South Carolina (5195 Fernandina Road, Columbia, South Carolina 29212)
Rock Hill, South Carolina (1423 Riverchase Blvd, Rock Hill, SC 29732)
**Tennessee**
Memphis, Tennessee Downtown (250 Peabody Place, Memphis, TN)
Murfreesboro, Tennessee (730 NW Broad St, Murfreesboro, TN 37129)
Nashville, Tennessee Harding Place (217 Largo Dr, Nashville, TN 37211)
**Texas**
Grapevine, Texas (1711 Crossroads Dr, Grapevine, TX 76051)
Houston, Texas (120 Farm to Market 1960 Rd W, Houston, TX 77090)
San Marcos, Texas (310 S I-35 South Frontage Rd Suite 201, San Marcos, TX 78666)
This restructuring marks a significant shift for Hooters, as it aims to focus solely on franchising as part of its ongoing efforts to stabilize and revitalize its business operations.
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