Longest-running Red Lobster location in America is closing after 56 years
The longest-running Red Lobster location in the United States is set to close after 56 years of operation. The Tallahassee, Florida restaurant will serve its last customers on May 24. Red Lobster expressed gratitude for the support from the community and its team members over the years.
- ▪The Tallahassee location has been a significant part of Red Lobster's history.
- ▪Red Lobster is continuously evaluating restaurant performance and may close or relocate locations as needed.
- ▪The company has faced financial challenges, including filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in May 2024.
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Florida Longest-running Red Lobster location in America is closing after 56 years The chain says the Tallahassee location 'holds a special place in Red Lobster's history' By Teresa Mull Fox News Published May 23, 2026 11:45am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Lawsuit challenges Red Lobster's 'sustainable' claims Attorney Andrew Stoltmann weighs in on the lawsuit filed against Red Lobster on 'Fox News @ Night' NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A Red Lobster restaurant touted as the chain’s oldest continuously operating location will shut after more than half a century.
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