LAKELAND, Fla. \- The Hooters in south Lakeland, Florida, appear to have abruptly and permanently closed today, Sunday, June 23, 2024, with no notice to employees. A letter given to employees of the location on South Florida Avenue is making its rounds on social media, reading that ‘current market conditions’ forced ‘the difficult decision to close a select number of underperforming locations.’ There is no word yet on how many locations will be affected. Read: HOOTERS 40th Anniversary Celebration Is Here, Complete With Calendar Signings, Chicago Concert “I woke up to the sad news that Hooters …