Hooters, the popular restaurant chain known for its chicken wings and orange-clad waitstaff, has abruptly closed more than 30 company-owned locations across several states, including Florida, Georgia, Michigan, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas. This move comes just a few months after the company filed for bankruptcy in March, declaring it was not "going anywhere" despite financial struggles.

Hooters is transitioning to a pure franchise business model by selling its 100 company-owned restaurants to two franchisee groups operating in Tampa, Florida, and Chicago, Illinois. The company stated that this restructuring is aimed at optimizing its business for long-term goals and ensuring the continuation of its iconic legacy.

The closures are part of a broader strategy to

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