As part of a restructuring effort that it hopes will return the company to profitability, London-based French Connection Group said it would close 17 of its U.S. stores. Here, the retailer's stores, which carry the store banner "F.C.U.K.", are located in prime locations on retail high streets and the country's most upscale malls. Additionally, French Connection operates four outlet stores at Chelsea Premium Outlet Centers. According to CoStar Tenant, the typical F.C.U.K. store is 4,500 square feet, with sizes ranging from 3,000 to 6,000 square feet.