Red Lobster Announces More Possible Indiana Restaurant Closings

Red Lobster might be adding more Indiana locations to the list of restaurants shutting down for good.

It's been a long time since I set foot in a Red Lobster. My father-in-law is highly allergic to seafood, so it's not something my wife grew up eating. In the six years we've been together, I can probably count on one hand the number of times we visited a seafood restaurant. That said, we might have to make a trip to one of the more well-known chains soon, as we may not have many more opportunities. According to USA Today, Red Lobster plans to close around 130 additional restaurants nationwide if they are unable to renegotiate their leases.

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Red Lobster recently filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, citing a number of factors, from an underperforming restaurant footprint to failed or ill-advised strategic initiatives to increased competition within the restaurant industry. Since 2019, the chain has experienced a 30% drop in guests, according to the report from USA Today. In May, the chain closed two Indiana locations, one at 3009 Brittany Ct. in Elkhart and another at 1752 N. Shadeland Ave. in Indianapolis. Now, three more locales in the Hoosier State appear to be headed for troubled waters. Here's the list:

• Kokomo (1900 S. Reed Rd.)
• Michigan City (4353 Franklin St.)
• Richmond (5400 National Rd. East)

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Currently, Evansville's Red Lobster looks to be business as usual. That said, with locations quickly dwindling, you might want to consider soaking up all that seafood goodness while you can. If you're not a fan of lobster, I hear the chain's Cheddar Bay Biscuits are worth the trip in and of themselves.