Red Lobster Cleared to Exit Bankruptcy After Court Approval
The seafood chain will be acquired by RL Investor Holdings LLC and continue operations with new leadership and $60 million in funding.
- Red Lobster's Chapter 11 reorganization plan has been approved by a U.S. judge.
- The acquisition by RL Investor Holdings LLC is expected to close by the end of September.
- Former P.F. Chang's CEO Damola Adamolekun will take over as the new CEO.
- The chain will operate 544 locations across the U.S. and Canada.
- Red Lobster faced significant financial challenges, including losses from an endless shrimp promotion.