Red Lobster restaurants closing: List of doomed locations for the struggling seafood chain ⛓️‍💥

[Gefn]

On Monday, Red Lobster abruptly closed dozens of its locations, according to multiple reports. The closures come as the popular seafood chain has struggled in recent years with increasing financial challenges—one of which was the popularity of its Endless Shrimp promotion, which led to an $11 million quarterly loss in late 2023.

Due to these financial hardships, there have been ongoing rumors that Red Lobster is considering filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. And now CNN reports that Red Lobster is abruptly closing at least 48 of its nearly 650 restaurants.

TAGeX Brands, an auction company that specializes in restaurant and food auctions, has been brought in to sell off equipment from some of the closing locations.


https://www.fastcompany.com/91124703/red-lobster-restaurants-closing-list-of-doomed-locations-2024


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[Gefn]

complete list at the end of the article.

I haven't been to a 🦞  in years, but I think it was good.

[mountaineer]

I think I've been there once in 30+ years, but they're just going the way of many restaurants in the Biden economy.

[libertybele]

I think I've been there once in 30+ years, but they're just going the way of many restaurants in the Biden economy.

I stopped eating seafood awhile ago because of all the contaminants, but I hate to see a restaurant chain go out of business. You are right -- Bidenomics strikes again.

[LMAO]

Looks like the one in Duluth, Minnesota will stay open

From what I’ve seen, they seem to be always full or semi full

[roamer_1]

Is this a thing? I don't know, as I have never seen a Red Lobster in my life. 

[mystery-ak]

the one in my area is still open...I haven't been there for a while but the coconut shrimp was very good...

[cato potatoe]

It's mediocre to poor, and somewhat overpriced.  The only good lobstah I ever had was at Beal's on Mt. Desert Island.  They serve gulf lobster in Florida, but it's tough and bland. 

[Lando Lincoln]

I’ve been to a RL twice in my days. Once in (or near) Port Clinton, Ohio and once in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

[libertybele]

Is this a thing? I don't know, as I have never seen a Red Lobster in my life. 

It's one of the older chain restaurants. We used to dine there many, many years ago, both when we lived up north and in FL, maybe 20 years ago or so.  I used to like their grouper, but, we went there one time and their fish was mushy and had gastro issues afterwards so we never went back.

You're better off dropping your pole in the water and cooking it yourself anyways.

[libertybele]

It's mediocre to poor, and somewhat overpriced.  The only good lobstah I ever had was at Beal's on Mt. Desert Island.  They serve gulf lobster in Florida, but it's tough and bland.

I was never a fan of lobster or any shellfish. Not a fan of fish these days period.  Give me a Filet Mignon, Porterhouse, T-bone, NY Strip, or Prime Rib and I'm happy!

[mountaineer]

I was under the impression most people went to Red Lobster for the biscuits.

[catfish1957]

I was under the impression most people went to Red Lobster for the biscuits.

Exactly, because along the gulf coast there are plenty of other option 10X better for seafood.

[mystery-ak]

I was under the impression most people went to Red Lobster for the biscuits.

You can buy the RL biscuit mix at the grocery store...just as good.

[Timber Rattler]

Is this a thing? I don't know, as I have never seen a Red Lobster in my life. 

You tend to find them in business hotel districts and on the various "golden miles" of major towns and cities.  Red Lobster used to be good 20 years ago, but the food quality has declined since then with more and more frozen fare heated on demand.  The biscuits are good though!

[libertybele]

You can buy the RL biscuit mix at the grocery store...just as good.

I'll have to give it a try. 

[DefiantMassRINO]

In New England, Red Lobster is the Olive Garden of seafood restaurants.

[Gefn]

I was never a fan of lobster or any shellfish. Not a fan of fish these days period.  Give me a Filet Mignon, Porterhouse, T-bone, NY Strip, or Prime Rib and I'm happy!

I bought salmon today at Shop Rite. It went from 9.99 to 12.99 since Easter.

Still yummy and healthy though,. I do like most fish.

[Gefn]

In New England, Red Lobster is the Olive Garden of seafood restaurants.

@DefiantMassRINO haven't been to an Olive Garden in almost 20 years.


They still have endless salads and breadsticks?