Hooters, a famous American restaurant chain known for its chicken wings and waitresses in revealing outfits, has filed for bankruptcy protection. The HOA Restaurant Group submitted the Chapter 11 protection request in a court in Dallas due to financial difficulties. Despite its debts, the company plans to remain open and overcome its challenges in the coming months. A portion of the original founders, who own a significant portion of Hooters' U.S. locations, intends to purchase and operate more restaurants to support the business. Hooters assured its customers that its restaurants will continue to operate and that it is taking steps to improve its long-term viability. The company, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, was established in Clearwater, Florida, in 1983. Past issues include financial struggles, sponsorship changes in NASCAR, legal disputes over its hiring practices, and settling discrimination lawsuits. In response to rumors about rebranding, the company clarified that it is not closing down due to changing consumer preferences. Additionally, Hooters made unsuccessful attempts to depart from its traditional concept, including a restaurant experiment without the iconic revealing uniforms in 2017.