Red Lobster Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Amid $76M Loss, Plans to Keep 580 Locations Open

May 20, 2024
Red Lobster Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Amid $76M Loss, Plans to Keep 580 Locations Open
  • Seafood chain Red Lobster has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in Florida.

  • The company faces over 100,000 creditors and liabilities between $1 billion and $10 billion.

  • Red Lobster reported a net loss of $76 million in the last fiscal year.

  • Despite the bankruptcy filing, Red Lobster plans to keep operating its 580 locations in the U.S. and Canada.

  • The chain's decline is due to market forces, high rent rates, and a failed promotional deal for endless shrimp.

  • Red Lobster's Cheddar Bay Biscuit mix will still be available for customers.

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