
Washington is calling out private equity-funded restaurant chains
Left-leaning politicians are always going after the Wall Street billionaires and large corporations — but tech companies like Meta, OpenAI, and Google are usually the target.
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Left-leaning politicians are always going after the Wall Street billionaires and large corporations — but tech companies like Meta, OpenAI, and Google are usually the target.

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 creditors sue Thai Union over Endless Shrimp losses

A lawsuit filed by creditors alleges Thai Union Group utilized the Endless Shrimp promotion to benefit its own seafood supply business at the expense of the restaurant chain.

The restaurant chain, recently acquired by Pappas Restaurants, has shuttered its 28 company-owned sites and entered Chapter 7 liquidation.

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

The franchising industry is experiencing growth and change, with consolidation, new brands emerging, and international expansion on the rise.

California Pizza Kitchen names Jim Hyatt as its new CEO, replacing G.J. Hart who is retiring.