Red Lobster is closing 163 of its restaurants. The chain has operated for 58 years. This comes amid a bigger wave of closures affecting restaurant chains right now.

Some spots are already confirmed. The Palm Desert, California store got the news on a Monday. The Springfield outlet will close as well. The company hasn't put out 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. Customers across the country are affected.