https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/58-year-old-casual-restaurant-chain-closed-163-locationsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/58-year-old-casual-restaurant-chain-closed-163-locationshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/58-year-old-casual-restaurant-chain-closed-163-locations#u52367Sun, 30 Aug 2026 11:56:25 +0000Red Lobster is closing 163 locations across its 58-year-old casual restaurant chain. This wide-scale reduction includes the closure of two Alabama sites, leaving only six remaining in that state. One of the Alabama closures is a Huntsville location scheduled to shut down in September. These moves are part of a broader list of locations designated for closure throughout 2026.Why it mattersThe chain is scaling back its physical footprint after nearly six decades of operation. The closures impact multiple states and represent a significant contraction of the brand's reach.What is confirmedRe