Red Lobster has a new CEO and is focused on possible restructuring through Chapter 11 bankruptcy, according to Bloomberg.

“Last year, Red Lobster reported $11 million in operating losses following its flubbed ‘Ultimate Endless Shrimp’ deal, which backfired when it reeled in too many customers after the limited-time promo became a permanent menu fixture last June. The restaurant chain later reported $12.5 million in losses in the fourth quarter of 2023.”

  • downpunxx@fedia.io
    43·
    2 months ago

    all shrimp purchased in stores that aren’t dockside are frozen. all shrimp purchased in restaurants that aren’t dockside are frozen. shrimp are iced on the boats when they’re caught, which … wait for it … freezes them. every single last one.

    • KingJalopy @lemm.eeEnglish
      547·
      2 months ago

      So shrimp is shitty. Got it. Don’t eat it anyway, because it’s shit. No opportunity missed here.

      • Steve@communick.newsEnglish
        32·
        2 months ago

        That goes for all fish and seafood. Unless you caught it yourself, or personally know who did, it’s frozen.

        Blind taste tests have shown most people can’t tell the difference. Of the few who can, most prefer the frozen. Probably because it’s what they’re used to. “Fresh Seafood” is a scam

        • Mog_fanatic@lemmy.worldEnglish
          12·
          2 months ago

          I have personally done a blind taste test just for fun with several different types of fish that my family caught and the two of us that were doing it both couldn’t tell for shit what was frozen and what wasn’t. Anecdotal for sure but I thought for sure I’d be able to tell easily.

        • KingJalopy @lemm.eeEnglish
          435·
          2 months ago

          That goes for all fish and seafood.

          Agreed. I don’t eat any of that shit. I don’t like it. Lol