Hooters Closes Last Jacksonville Location After 38 Years

Hooters has closed its last restaurant in Jacksonville, Florida, ending a run of roughly 38 years in a city where the chain once had a steady presence, according to Fox News. The closure comes as Hooters works through a bankruptcy restructuring that has coincided with a wider pattern of restaurant shutdowns across the company in 2026, Fox News reports.

Why Did the Jacksonville Hooters Close After 38 Years?

Fox News reports the Jacksonville location's exit followed the company's bankruptcy restructuring process, part of a broader round of closures the outlet says has continued through 2026. The report does not specify the restructuring's court venue, filing date, or the Jacksonville restaurant's exact address, and no additional detail on those points was available in the sourcing reviewed for this story.

Why Does Losing a Florida Location Matter for Hooters?

Florida is described by Fox News as Hooters' founding state, which gives the Jacksonville closure added weight beyond a single storefront shutting down. A chain losing its last outpost in the state where it began is a different kind of marker than a closure in a market with no particular history for the brand, and Fox News frames the Jacksonville exit in those terms.

How Widespread Are Hooters Restaurant Closures in 2026?

Fox News characterizes the Jacksonville shutdown as part of a continuing trend rather than an isolated event, noting that Hooters locations have kept disappearing through the year as the bankruptcy restructuring plays out. The report does not provide a specific count of how many restaurants have closed nationwide in 2026 or how many remain open, and this story does not supply figures beyond what Fox News has reported.

What Happens to Hooters' Remaining Locations?

The Fox News report centers on the Jacksonville closure as evidence of the restructuring's reach, but it does not detail Hooters' current total store count, the company's stated reorganization plan, or specific guidance from Hooters management on which markets might be affected next. Readers looking for the company's own account of its bankruptcy filing and restructuring terms should consult the primary bankruptcy court filings or Hooters' own statements, which were not part of the material reviewed for this report.

Is This the End of Hooters in Florida?

Nothing in the available reporting indicates Hooters has exited Florida entirely, only that the Jacksonville location — described as the market's last — has shut its doors after nearly four decades. Whether other Florida locations remain open, and for how long, is not addressed in the source material, and this story does not speculate beyond what Fox News has published.

For the full account, including additional closures referenced by Fox News, see the originating report.