Hooters Closes Texas Locations Amid Big Shakeup

Well, it happened. Texans are saying goodbye to their wings and waffle fries a little sooner than expected. Hooters has abruptly closed more than 30 locations across the country- and three of them are right here in the Lone Star State. So what’s behind the sudden pullback? And could more closures be on the way?

A couple of months ago, we learned that Hooters would be filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy as the company works to dig itself out of roughly $376 million in debt. While Hooters originally claimed no shutdowns were planned, that changed quickly as the brand began offloading company-owned stores and pivoting toward a “franchise-first” strategy. Today, we have the sad news that they have indeed closed some locations, and some of them were right here in the Lone Star state.

What Texas Hooters Locations Closed?

The Texas locations caught in the crossfire include restaurants in San Marcos, Houston, and Grapevine—all closed without much warning as part of a larger corporate shake-up. In total, Hooters has shuttered more than 30 restaurants nationwide, citing a need to streamline operations and focus on its franchise model.

So far, two major franchise groups have stepped in to acquire dozens of locations, and company leaders say the goal is to simplify operations and refocus the brand- but for Texas fans, it’s feeling more like the end of an era.

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For now, Hooters fans across Texas will have to travel a little farther for their fix of wings, sports, and nostalgia. Whether this marks a temporary reset or the beginning of a larger retreat remains to be seen-but one thing’s for sure: the restaurant landscape in Texas is shifting fast, and not even the most recognizable brands are safe from change.

Find out more about the closures here.