Hooters Closes Dozens of Locations Nationwide

The restaurant chain cites market pressures and aims to focus on new openings and frozen food products.

An estimated 40 Hooters restaurants have shut down across 14 states, with Texas being the hardest hit.
Employees expressed frustration on social media over the abrupt closures and lack of prior notice.
Hooters plans to open new restaurants both domestically and internationally, despite the closures.
The chain is also launching frozen food items in grocery stores as part of its new strategy.
Other restaurant chains like Red Lobster and Olive Garden are also facing closures due to similar market conditions.