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Shrimp is making waves on limited-service menus

 By Patricia Cobe on Aug. 19, 2026

Behind the Menu: Fast-casual and quick-service restaurants are turning to shrimp as a cost-effective protein option that’s adaptable to a variety of flavor profiles.

Financing

Red Lobster unveils a restaurant refresh program

 By Joe Guszkowski on Jul. 21, 2026

The seafood chain is updating some restaurants with a brighter, fresher look as it continues to recover from bankruptcy.

Food

How to eat sushi

By Bret Thorn on May 11, 2026

A visit to the newest Sushi by Bou is a reminder of proper etiquette.

Financing

Red Lobster's comeback has yet to materialize

By Joe Guszkowski on Apr. 02, 2026

Sales at the seafood chain declined last year, data shows, and it’s dealing with some of the same challenges that led to its bankruptcy. Ownership says it's still committed to the turnaround effort.

Financing

Some struggling Kona Grill locations to be rebranded

By Joe Guszkowski on Mar. 13, 2026

After years of steep same-store sales declines at the upscale Asian chain, parent company The One Group will convert five of them into Benihana or STK.

Marketing

Red Lobster declares 'new day' with hush puppies, happy hour

By Joe Guszkowski on May 30, 2025

The casual-dining seafood chain is also offering a selection of meals under $20 as it looks to reintroduce itself to customers following last year’s bankruptcy filing.

Food

Legal Sea Foods listened to guests and made a major menu change

By Patricia Cobe on Mar. 20, 2025

With modification requests from so many diners, the Boston-based casual-dining chain decided to embrace customization through a mix-and-match format.

Operations

Red Lobster's decline creates an opportunity in seafood

By Joe Guszkowski on Jun. 28, 2024

As the market leader closes restaurants across the country, innovative upstarts, steakhouses and even grocers could be in line to benefit. But can anyone unseat the king?

Workforce

California Red Lobster employees sue chain over mass layoffs

By Joe Guszkowski on Jun. 14, 2024

A lawsuit alleges that the seafood chain did not give staff enough notice before closing nearly 100 restaurants last month.

Financing

Red Lobster could close more than 100 additional restaurants if it can't renegotiate leases

By Joe Guszkowski on May 31, 2024

The 570-unit seafood chain already closed nearly 100 locations before filing for bankruptcy in May. But it may have to close others if it can't get better terms on lease payments.

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