Hooters Closes Several 'Underperforming' Restaurants Due to 'Market Conditions'

Hooters is shutting down several of its restaurants, PEOPLE can confirm.

The chain known for wings and barely-there uniforms is facing closures as a result of “market conditions,” according to a spokesperson from the brand.

“Like many restaurants under pressure from current market conditions, Hooters has made the difficult decision to close a select number of underperforming stores,” a Hooters spokesperson said in a statement to PEOPLE. “Ensuring the well-being of our staff is our priority in these rare instances.”

They did not specify the number of locations, but CNN reports it is "several dozen" in states like Florida, Kentucky, Rhode Island, Texas and Virginia.

The Hooters spokesperson said the company is experiencing plenty of growth at this time too, highlighting Hooters frozen product launches at grocery stores and new restaurants opening in different domestic cities and abroad.

"This brand of 41 years remains highly resilient and relevant,” the statement continued. “We look forward to continuing to serve our guests at home, on the go and at our restaurants here in the U.S. and around the globe.”

Hooters isn’t the only food chain announcing closures in recent months. In May, Red Lobster revealed they plan on shutting at least 48 locations around the country. They filed for bankruptcy that same month.

TAGeX Brands’ CEO, Neal Sherman, shared in a LinkedIn post about how his company handled liquidating restaurant equipment via auctions.

The restaurant closures span several states. According to Sherman, the auctions are the company’s “largest restaurant liquidation ever,” including furniture, fixtures and equipment.

But Red Lobster has since announced new campaigns, including one with Flavor Flav, who helped Red Lobster announce that Crabfest is officially back.

The hip-hop legend is a fan of the chain. After the bankruptcy news, Flavor Flav revealed that he had visited one location and, in an effort to keep their famous Cheddar Bay Biscuits around, made a huge purchase. “Ordered the whole menu," he said at the time.