Red Lobster Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Amid $76M Loss, Plans to Keep 580 Locations Open
May 20, 2024Seafood 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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The New York Times • May 20, 2024
Red Lobster, an American Seafood Institution, Files for BankruptcyThe Guardian • May 20, 2024
Red Lobster seeks bankruptcy protection after closing dozens of restaurantsInsider • May 20, 2024
Red Lobster just filed for bankruptcy — but it's not going to disappearCNBC • May 20, 2024
Red Lobster files for bankruptcy