Just as Hoosiers are seeking places at which to cheer on the Indiana Pacers in the 2025 NBA Finals comes word that Indiana has lost a couple of Hooters .

The sports bar chain has closed its shop at 4620 Lincoln Ave. in Evansville, as well as a restaurant in Indianapolis near Greenwood and one in Lafayette .

They are among more 30 locations the chain abruptly shuttered across multiple states on June 4.

Hooters filed for bankruptcy in March

Hooters said in a statement to USA TODAY that the closed stores were company-owned and called the closures a "difficult decision."

"Hooters will be well-positioned to continue our iconic legacy under a pure franchise business model," the company said. "We are committed to supporting our impacted team members throughout this process and are inc

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