Breaking: Hooters Closing After 33 Years At The Mall of America in Minnesota
The Mall of America is going to look a little bit different the next time you go to enjoy Nickelodeon Universe or do some shopping. One of its original restaurants, Hooters, just announced that it will be closing this location in Minnesota.
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Hooters Closing Its Location At The Mall of America In Minnesota
When the Mall of America opened in 1992, one of the restaurants that people flooded to was Hooters. This popular restaurant has been serving customers for 33 years.
According to Fox 9 and Bring Me The News, it appears that Hooters is in its final days on the fourth floor at the world-famous Mall of America.
Why Is Hooters Closing At The Mall of America?
Like many companies right now, financial challenges are front and center. Multiple companies have shared that closings are inevitable. We saw that first-hand in the Land of 10,000 Lakes as Joann closed all of its locations and Macy's shuttered additional stores.
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The reasons cited for this specific Hooters location closing were rising operating costs, inflation, and increased competition.
How Many Hooters Are Currently Open In Minnesota?
Based on info from the Hooters website, the Mall of America location is the only one currently operating and open in the state of Minnesota.
When Is Hooters Closing at the Mall Of America?
The long-standing Hooters restaurant that sits on the fourth floor at the Mall of America will serve its final customer on March 22nd, 2026.
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