Did Endless Shrimp Promotion Kill Red Lobster

In 2023, Red Lobster made Endless Shrimp permanent. One quarter later, they'd lost $11 million on it. The internet blamed the shrimp. The bankruptcy filing told a different story. This is the real reason Red Lobster collapsed — and it started a decade before anyone ate a single shrimp. Red Lobster. Endless Shrimp. Golden Gate Capital. Thai Union. Sale-leaseback. Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Darden Restaurants. Fortress Investment Group. Damola Adamolekun. Cheddar Bay Biscuits. casual dining collapse. restaurant bankruptcy 2024.