“Difficult decision” | Staff wellbeing is Hooters' "priority" as it closes stores - but employees say they're yet to receive assistance

Infamous sports bar chain Hooters has abruptly closed dozens of its “underperforming” restaurants, shutting down multiple locations across the US.

The news comes as many well-known restaurant chains across the US have shuttered stores, including Arby’s and Red Lobster, citing tough economic conditions and rising labor costs.

First reported by Nation’s Restaurant News (NRN), Hooters is reportedly closing restaurants in Lakeland, Florida; Louisville, Kentucky; and Bryan, Texas.

Approximately 40 locations are set to close down, according to NRN.