Overview
- The Washington Road restaurant was leveled Nov. 17–18, with photos and video showing the structure pulled down overnight.
- Demolition extends through much of the adjacent Washington Square plaza, while 2nd & Charles and Carrabba’s Italian Grill remain open.
- The Augusta location closed in late July as one of roughly 30 company‑owned Hooters shuttered during the chain’s March 2025 bankruptcy process.
- Hooters has said the closures were difficult decisions tied to a shift toward a pure franchise model, with sales of company‑owned sites to franchisees.
- The site had been a Masters Week hub for John Daly’s merchandise sales and fan meet‑ups, and there is uncertainty about where those activities will move.