ATLANTA (AP) — Two Hooters restaurants on the East Coast have been abandoned, and one was operated in filthy conditions, turning off customers and damaging the national brand, the Georgia-based parent company of Hooters restaurants says in a federal lawsuit.

Hooters of America is suing Hoot Owl Restaurants LLC, which has operated 12 Hooters restaurants in New Jersey, Rhode Island, Delaware and Pennsylvania, all under franchise agreements.