Total Workers Affected
626
Across all WARN notices
Employer · WARN Act history · Accommodation & Food Services
Hooters of America
626 workers across 4 WARN notices, primarily in WI - recorded in the current PlainLayoffs dataset.
- 626
- Workers cut
- 4
- WARN notices
- 4
- States
- 157
- Avg / notice
Hooters of America has 4 recorded WARN filings affecting 626 workers
According to WARN Act filings submitted to state workforce agencies, Hooters of America has 4 recorded filings covering 626 workers across 4 states, primarily WI, the 278th-largest recorded WARN footprint among 6,916 tracked employers. WARN only covers mass layoffs at employers with 100+ employees, so this is a floor on the employer's actual workforce changes.
The verdict
Hooters of America put 626 workers on WARN notice across 4 filings - the 278th-largest WARN footprint of 6,916 tracked employers.
- #278
- of 6,916 employers by workers affected
- Top 4%
- larger than 96% of tracked employers
- 4
- Recorded WARN filings
- 4
- states affected, led by WI
Where Hooters of America Falls Among Tracked Employers
6,916 employers with a WARN filing, bucketed by total workers affected
Number of Notices
4
Recorded WARN Act filings
Latest Event Date
May 2020
Most recent filing
Not all layoffs appear in WARN data, see our methodology for the federal + state coverage thresholds.
Reported Layoff Scale (by Workers Affected) 30.0%
626 workers across recorded WARN events, a raw count, not adjusted for the employer's total headcount.
WARN Notice History
2020
Mass Layoff
3, MD · Accommodation & Food Services
Effective: Mar 16, 2020
18
workers
Filed May 15, 2020
Mass Layoff
Madison, Brookfield, WI · Accommodation & Food Services
Effective: Mar 16, 2020
61
workers
Filed Apr 10, 2020
Mass Layoff
Merrillville, Schererville, Portage, Mishawaka, Lafayette, Clarksville, Jeffersonville, Evansville and Indianapolis, IN · Accommodation & Food Services
Effective: Mar 20, 2020
502
workers
Filed Mar 23, 2020
Mass Layoff
Chantilly, VA · Other Services
Effective: Mar 16, 2020
45
workers
Filed Mar 23, 2020
How Hooters of America compares in Accommodation & Food Services
| # | Employer | Workers cut | Notices | Lead state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gaylord National Harbor Resort and Conference Center | 2,077 | 1 | MD |
| 2 | Airbnb | 1,900 | 1 | CA |
| 3 | Tyson Foods, Inc. (Amarillo B-Shift Operations | 1,761 | 1 | TX |
| 4 | Tyson Foods, Inc (Amarillo B-Shift Operations) Updated | 1,761 | 1 | TX |
| 5 | Delaware North Companies | 1,733 | 3 | WI |
| 6 | Marriott International | 1,506 | 2 | MD |
| 7 | OS Restaurant Services | 1,448 | 1 | IN |
| 8 | The Broadmoor | 1,411 | 1 | CO |
| 9 | Hooters of America (this page) | 626 | 4 | WI |
What this means for WI workers
Hooters of America has 4 recorded WARN filings covering 626 workers, most recently on May 15, 2020.
- If you are affected, file for unemployment and contact your state's rapid-response program inside the WARN Act's 60-day notice window. What to do after a layoff
- Check whether the required notice pay was provided, the WARN Act can entitle workers to up to 60 days of pay when notice is skipped. Estimate WARN pay
- See recorded WARN notices in WI, where Hooters of America's filings were reported. WI layoffs
WARN Act filings only capture layoffs of 50+ workers at sites of 100+ employees, so smaller reductions, contractor non-renewals, and voluntary separations are not shown here.
Reading the Hooters of America WARN Record
Hooters of America has 4 WARN Act filings in this dataset, covering 626 workers between Mar 23, 2020 and May 15, 2020. As with any WARN count, the true figure runs somewhat higher (why). By total workers affected, Hooters of America ranks #20 of 468 tracked employers in WI. Among the 8 other Accommodation & Food Services employers with recorded WARN filings, the median is 1,747 affected workers -- Hooters of America's 626 sits well below that group's typical scale. Filings span 4 states, most concentrated in WI (Accommodation & Food Services), so more than one state workforce agency and mini-WARN threshold applied depending on where each notice was filed.
Averaging 157 workers per notice, Hooters of America's filings fall into a pattern that is consistent with site-level consolidation or a multi-department reduction in force. The 4 notices on file represent distinct events, each triggering a 60-day advance warning obligation that fed into state rapid-response systems.
Workers on WI-based Hooters of America notices should contact the WI workforce agency directly, response teams, severance negotiation guidance, and TAA (Trade Adjustment Assistance) screening move fastest in the days immediately following a notice. See what to do after a layoff for the full benefits timeline. This record reflects filed notices only; subsequent hiring, rescinded closures, or facility reopenings are not tracked by WARN disclosures.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hooters of America laying off workers? ▼
Hooters of America has filed 4 WARN Act notices affecting 626 workers across 4 states. The most recent notice was filed on May 15, 2020.
How many people has Hooters of America laid off? ▼
According to WARN Act filings, Hooters of America has affected 626 workers total, averaging 157 workers per notice.
What states has Hooters of America had layoffs in? ▼
Hooters of America has filed WARN notices in 4 states: IN, MD, VA, WI.
What is a WARN Act notice? ▼
The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act requires employers with 100+ employees to provide 60 days advance notice of plant closings and mass layoffs affecting 50 or more workers. Not all layoffs require WARN notice.
What benefits are available after a Hooters of America layoff? ▼
Workers affected by a WARN-notified layoff may be eligible for unemployment insurance, COBRA health coverage continuation, job retraining through the Trade Adjustment Assistance program, and severance packages if offered by the employer. State workforce agencies often provide additional rapid response services.
How does Hooters of America's layoff history compare to the industry? ▼
Hooters of America has affected 626 workers across 4 WARN filings in the Accommodation & Food Services sector. The federal WARN Act only captures layoffs affecting 50 or more workers, so actual workforce changes may be larger.
Data sourced from official state WARN-Act layoff registries. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainLayoffs Editorial
Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from state WARN Act filings. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.
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