Red Lobster to Close 23 More Locations, Including Two in Minnesota

Did you know the lobster on Red Lobster’s logo is their mascot and even has a name? According to Delish, his name is Clawd—like the French “Claude.”  Red Lobster started 56 years ago in Lakeland, Florida. It began as a small chain with just a few locations but expanded nationwide in the 1980s.

At the start of this year, there were about 650 Red Lobster restaurants, including 11 in Minnesota. However, the company has been struggling lately. Known for its unlimited shrimp deals and cheddar bay biscuits, Red Lobster is going through bankruptcy and recently announced the closure of several more locations.

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CNN reports that Red Lobster's challenges stem from "mismanagement, competition, inflation, and other factors."

Here are the Red Lobster locations in Minnesota:

Rochester: 1280 Highway 14 SW, Rochester, MN 55902

Burnsville: 1301 County Road 42 West, Burnsville, MN 55306

Oakdale: 8350 3rd ST N, Oakdale, MN 55128

Bloomington: American Blvd West, Bloomington, MN 55431

Maplewood: 2925 White Bear Ave., Maplewood, MN 55109

Mankato: 1890 E Madison Ave, Mankato, MN 56001

Roseville: 2330 Prior Avenue, Roseville, MN 55113

Golden Valley: 8900 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley, MN 55427

Minneapolis: 8500 Hwy. 47, Minneapolis, MN 55433

Maple Grove: 12515 Elm Creek Blvd. N, Maple Grove, MN 55369

Duluth: 301 S Lake Avenue, Duluth, MN 55802

Red Lobster to Close 23 More Locations, Including Two in Minnesota

This week, Red Lobster announced the closure of 23 more locations, including two in Minnesota: the Golden Valley location at 8900 Golden Valley Road and the Maple Grove location at 12515 Elm Creek Blvd. North.