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Hooters Closes Newport Location Amid Bankruptcy and Shutdowns

8/22/2025

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Hooters' Newport, Kentucky location closed permanently and was moved down the Ohio River on August 21, 2025.
This closure is part of a broader shutdown of over 30 locations announced in June.
Hooters filed for bankruptcy in March but initially planned to keep restaurants open.
The future of the Newport site is uncertain, with speculation about its next destination.

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Story summary

Hooters' Newport, Kentucky location closed permanently and was moved down the Ohio River on August 21, 2025.
This closure is part of a broader shutdown of over 30 locations announced in June.
Hooters filed for bankruptcy in March but initially planned to keep restaurants open.
The future of the Newport site is uncertain, with speculation about its next destination.