Hooters at Clarke Quay will serve its last wings on Jan 31, 2026, marking the American casual dining restaurant chain’s complete exit from Singapore.
Hooters, globally recognised for its form-fitting uniform worn by wait staff, first opened its Clarke Quay outlet in 1996. It was the brand’s first international franchise outside North America and its inaugural outlet in Asia.
Two other Hooters locations later opened in Singapore under different franchisees, but both have since closed.
Managing director of the Clarke Quay restaurant, Selena Chua, told local news site Mothership that the decision to close was driven by a prolonged manpower shortage and persistently slow sales.
The restaurant raised staff salaries over the years, in line with the rising cost of living, while trying to keep menu prices accessible for customers. But this put pressure on the business’ bottom line, she said.
