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New York's last Hooter's shutters amid bankruptcy battle
New York Post • • business
Key Points:
- New York and Massachusetts have lost their last Hooters locations amid the chain's ongoing bankruptcy struggles, with the final New York outlet closing after 15 years.
- Massachusetts shuttered its last three Hooters restaurants, while Connecticut and Minnesota also saw their final Hooters close earlier in 2025.
- Hooters filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in March 2025 due to declining sales and inflation, leading to the closure of 30 corporate-owned restaurants nationwide.
- The chain is attempting a rebrand to a more family-friendly image, restoring its original 1980s beach-bar vibe and replacing revealing uniforms with more modest attire.
- Hooters leadership emphasizes the rebrand as a return to their roots rather than an image overhaul, aiming to move away from the chain's previous provocative style.
