Hooters CEO Says Brand Will Continue Despite Restaurant Closures
Hooters is experiencing multiple restaurant closures, but CEO Neil Kiefer has stated that the brand is not going away and will continue to operate.
Flint Saginaw Bay City, MI, October 17, 2026 —
Hooters is experiencing multiple restaurant closures, while CEO Neil Kiefer says the brand will continue to operate. His statement indicates that the closures do not mean the brand is going away, though the available information does not detail how its operations may change.
The number of restaurants closing, their locations and the timing of the closures were not provided. No reason for the closures was specified, and there was no information about whether additional locations may be affected. The details available also do not describe the company’s future operating plans.
Kiefer’s statement addresses the brand’s continued operation, but it does not provide a timeline or further specifics. The information does not say which restaurants are closing or whether the closures are part of a broader restructuring. It also does not identify any changes to the company’s ownership, staffing or business strategy.
As a result, the stated outlook is limited: Hooters is closing multiple restaurants, and its CEO says the brand will continue. Further details about the scope and circumstances of the closures were not provided.
Story summarized from the original created by EmilyAnn Jackman on www.mlive.com, see more information here.
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