
Red Lobster closes more restaurants in 'right-sizing' effort
The seafood chain has shuttered 52 locations so far this year as part of a post-bankruptcy strategy to optimize its restaurant footprint.
· Nation's Restaurant News· September 8, 2026
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The seafood chain has shuttered 52 locations so far this year as part of a post-bankruptcy strategy to optimize its restaurant footprint.

Red Lobster has closed over a fifth of its stores since 2024.