Red Lobster is closing 163 of its restaurants. The chain has operated for 58 years. This is part of a bigger wave of closures hitting the industry right now.

Some spots are already confirmed. The Palm Desert, California store learned about it on a Monday. The Springfield branch is also closing. The company has not released a full list yet, and they still have not said when all the shutdowns will be done. The closures were reported on 30 August 2026. Diners nationwide will feel the impact.