News Summary
The Hooters restaurant at the Louisiana Boardwalk in Bossier City has officially closed after 20 years. The closure, announced on April 28, 2025, was due to the expiration of its lease and challenging economic conditions. Despite the closure, Hooters of Louisiana remains optimistic about potential future opportunities in the area as they maintain operations at seven other locations across the state.
Bossier City Hooters Closes After 20 Years Due to Lease Expiration
The Hooters restaurant at the Louisiana Boardwalk in Bossier City has officially closed its doors after 20 years of operation. The announcement of the permanent closure was made on April 28, 2025, with the company citing the expiration of its lease as the primary reason for the shutdown.
Greg Gibson, the vice president of Hooters of Louisiana, indicated that the decision not to renew the lease was influenced by challenging economic conditions. It has been made clear that this closure is not a result of bankruptcy. In fact, Hooters of America filed for bankruptcy in Texas on March 31, 2025, but the closure of the Bossier City location is unrelated to this filing and does not affect other outlets in the state.
As one of the original restaurants that opened alongside the Louisiana Boardwalk in 2005, the Bossier City Hooters has been a fixture in the local dining scene, known for its chicken wings and casual atmosphere. With its closure, diners in the area can currently enjoy meals at Saltgrass Steakhouse, Joe’s Crab Shack, and Sushiko Sushi and Grill, which remain the only remaining dining options within the Louisiana Boardwalk.
Future Possibilities and Current Operations
Despite this location’s closure, Gibson expressed a glimmer of hope for the future, suggesting that Hooters may consider returning to the Bossier City area when economic conditions improve. Currently, there are seven remaining Hooters locations throughout Louisiana, positioned primarily along Interstate 10. The company has reassured its customer base that there are no plans to shut down any additional locations in the state.
The press release regarding the closure thanked the staff at Hooters Bossier City and the local community for their support over the years, emphasizing the restaurant’s role in the lives of many patrons in the area.
Background Context
The Louisiana Boardwalk has been a destination for shopping, dining, and entertainment since its inception, bringing together various restaurant options and retail businesses. Hooters’ entry in 2005 marked the restaurant chain’s commitment to the area, providing meals for families, sports fans, and out-of-town visitors. While the restaurant has enjoyed two decades of operation, shifts in the economic landscape and changing consumer habits have led many dining establishments to reassess their business models and locations.
As this closure unfolds, residents in Bossier City and surrounding communities reflect on the end of an era while looking toward the remaining dining options and future possibilities for new establishments. Hooters will continue to serve customers at its other locations in Louisiana, ensuring fans of their menu can still enjoy their offerings.
The Bossier City community will likely watch closely as Hooters navigates these changes, hopeful for possible developments in the restaurant sector that could lead to new eateries in the future.
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- Shreveport-Bossier Advocate
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- Bossier Now
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- Wikipedia: Hooters
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- Encyclopedia Britannica: Hooters
- Google News: Hooters closure Bossier City
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