Recent events
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2022
Red Lobster permanently closes Sarasota location
Red Lobster permanently closed its restaurant at 6747 S. Tamiami Trail in Sarasota. The company said it chose not to renew the lease and offered employees transfer options at nearby locations.
2022
Red Lobster launches 3 from the Sea menu combination
Red Lobster launched its 3 from the Sea combination option, which includes a soup or salad, an individual-sized starter and an entrée for $15.99. The offer is available for a limited time at participating locations in the United States and Canada.
2021
Red Lobster offers a customizable Sea-Cuterie board
Red Lobster is offering customers the chance to build their own Sea-Cuterie board by mixing and matching favorites on RedLobster.com.
2021
Red Lobster introduces new Signature Feasts
Red Lobster introduced additions to its Signature Feasts lineup, including the new Mariner’s Feast, the returning Seafarer’s Feast and Harborside Lobster and Shrimp.
2021
Red Lobster CEO retires
Red Lobster's CEO retired, and the company was searching for a successor.
2021
Red Lobster sued over sustainability claims
A southern California woman filed suit against Red Lobster, alleging that its claims that Maine lobster is traceable, sustainable and responsibly sourced are false. The suit also challenges the standards for shrimp served by the chain. Red Lobster declined to comment on the suit and said it stands behind its Seafood with Standards program; the allegations are not presented as a court determination.
2020
Red Lobster introduces the Dew Garita
Red Lobster introduced a Mountain Dew margarita called the Dew Garita.
2020
Widewaters sued Red Lobster over unpaid rent
Widewaters Lakewood Village Center Company LLC filed suit against Red Lobster Hospitality LLC, alleging that the restaurant had not paid rent, operating costs and other lease payments. The lawsuit states that more than $40,200 remained owed as of the prior week.
2020
Thai Union and investors agree to acquire Red Lobster stake
Golden Gate Capital announced that it had agreed to sell its remaining stake in Red Lobster to Thai Union, an investor group, and Red Lobster management. The article also describes the investors as having acquired the remainder of the chain.
2020
Red Lobster apologizes for Mother’s Day service problems
Red Lobster’s CEO apologized after customers reported long waits and missing Mother’s Day pickup and delivery orders during the holiday weekend. The company said it received more online orders than ever in a single day and that some restaurants could not keep up with the volume.
2020
Red Lobster introduces $14.99 3-Course Shrimp Feast
Red Lobster introduced a 3-Course Shrimp Feast offer priced at $14.99, available all day, every day. The offer is valid in the U.S. excluding Puerto Rico and Guam, with higher prices in New York Times Square, Hawaii and Canada.