Red Lobster is a company in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 2017. 49 stories link here, each summarized from the original publisher. Filed under Restaurants / Casual dining.
Kansas-based steakhouse operator 801 Restaurant Group filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy last week, adding to the long list of restaurant bankruptcies over the past few years.
We’ve selected highlights from Bill Edwards’ biweekly Global Business Newsletter (#157, March 31, 2026).
This week’s episode of the Restaurant Business podcast The Week in Restaurants looks at the ongoing challenges at the seafood chain even after emerging from bankruptcy.
Red Lobster has closed over a fifth of its stores since 2024.
Red Lobster's CEO Damola Adamolekun leads a comeback with adaptability.
It’s been a rocky road for some franchised restaurant brands this year.
Don Minter has opened a Senior Care Authority franchise, combining personal experience with professional expertise to support families with caregiving needs.
Rise Southern Biscuits appoints Brandon King as VP of Franchise Relations
Mike Wade, an Army veteran, becomes a Slim Chickens franchisee.
TGI Fridays, a well-known casual dining chain, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the Northern District of Texas, with 422 franchised restaurants unaffected.
Taziki’s Mediterranean Café brings the Mediterranean lifestyle to Texarkana with a new location and drive-thru pickup window.
The restaurant franchise industry is currently split between two dramatically different situations, with some franchises seeing considerable growth and others going out of business.
Denny's Corporation appoints John Dillon and David Schmidt as presidents.
Quick-service restaurants launch promotions for non-traditional holiday celebrations, such as Friendsgiving, with unique menu items and offers.
Friendly's Restaurants announces David Ellis as Chief Marketing Officer and Sylvia Becker as Vice President of Marketing, bringing over 20 years of marketing experience to their roles.
Research from SOCi finds a direct correlation between revenue growth and localized digital marketing strategies for top restaurants.
A survey suggests that 49% of consumers will not change their holiday plans due to COVID-19, with 86.4% planning to use a catering service.
Plant-based meat alternatives rise in 2019 with $300 million investments.
Dine Brands International has opened three IHOP restaurants in Ecuador, with plans to expand to 25 locations in the country over the next 10 years.
Red Lobster CEO Kim Lodrup speaks out against plant-based seafood, calling it "terrible" and stating that the chain will not be introducing it.
The Brass Tap opens a new location in Vineland, New Jersey, offering a unique bar and restaurant experience.
Red Lobster partners with Seafood Watch to ensure responsible sourcing of fish and seafood, joining 197 industry partners.
Casual chains like Applebee's are struggling to attract younger consumers, prompting brands like IHOP to revamp their images and marketing initiatives.
Prospective franchisees should engage a franchise attorney early in the buying process to protect their interests.