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Red Lobster to Close Tallahassee Location Open Since 1970
A Red Lobster restaurant in Tallahassee, Florida, that opened in 1970 will close after 56 years of operation. The chain confirmed the decision follows routine evaluation of performance and lease terms.
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A Red Lobster restaurant in Tallahassee, Florida, that opened in 1970 will close after 56 years of operation. The location is the chain's longest continuously running site. Supervisor Kaiya Davis told ABC News on Tuesday that the restaurant will shut its doors.
A Red Lobster representative confirmed the closure in a statement to ABC News on Tuesday. The statement said the restaurant holds a special place in the chain's history and has been a meaningful part of the community for decades. The representative added that Red Lobster continuously evaluates restaurant performance and lease terms and may close or relocate select locations.
This decision reflects individual business circumstances specific to the Tallahassee site.
Lobster's first location opened in Lakeland, Florida, in 1968. The chain voluntarily filed for bankruptcy in May 2024 after an unlimited shrimp promotion resulted in $11 million in losses. A judge approved the company's exit from Chapter 11 bankruptcy in September 2024 following a sale to a new owner. In April 2026, the chain announced the return of its endless shrimp offer for a limited time.
