Farmingdale's Hooters Announces Closure of Last Long Island Location

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The Hooters restaurant in Farmingdale, New York, has announced it will be permanently closing its doors. The location was the last remaining Hooters on Long Island, with the chain previously having locations in Islandia and East Meadow that have been closed for over a decade. The closure comes less than a year after Hooters of America filed for bankruptcy in March 2025 to restructure nearly $400 million in debt, leading to the shuttering of many Hooters restaurants across the country.

Why it matters

The closure of the Farmingdale Hooters marks the end of an era for the iconic restaurant chain on Long Island. Hooters had been a fixture in the region for over 15 years, but the financial struggles of the parent company and shifting consumer preferences have led to the steady decline of the brand's presence in the area.

The details

The Farmingdale Hooters first opened in 2010 and later became the last of the chain's restaurants in the region. In 2012, the location briefly rebranded as Bud' Ale House before reclaiming the Hooters name in 2013. The restaurant posted on Facebook on February 16, 2026, announcing the "difficult decision" to close the eatery, thanking customers and employees for their support over the years.

• The Farmingdale Hooters first opened in 2010.
• In 2012, the location briefly rebranded as Bud' Ale House before reclaiming the Hooters name in 2013.
• On February 16, 2026, the restaurant announced it would be permanently closing.