Several Red Lobster locations reportedly closing abruptly, including several in Tampa
TAMPA, Fla. - Red Lobster has closed several locations across the country this week, including several in Tampa, after it announced weeks ago it was considering filing for bankruptcy.
READ: Red Lobster reportedly considering filing for bankruptcy
Bloomberg reported in mid-April that the restaurant franchise was weighing a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing to renegotiate some leases and address other long-term contracts and rising labor costs.
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This week, Liquidator TAGeX Brands announced that it’s holding online auctions for select Red Lobster restaurants closing in 21 states, including Florida. The auctions run through Thursday and include fixtures, furniture, and equipment.
According to TAGeX Brands, the auction is ‘the largest restaurant equipment auction ever’ on its website. Red Lobster did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Red Lobster locations closing in Tampa
- 17021 Palm Pointe Drive, Tampa
- 2625 East Busch Blvd., Tampa
- 10500 E. Ulmerton Road, Largo
Red Lobster locations closing in Florida
- Altamonte Springs: 340 West SR 436
- Daytona Beach Shores: 3162 S Atlantic Ave.
- Gainesville: 6910 W. Newberry Road
- Hialeah: 1750 W 49th St.
- Jacksonville: 13090 City Station Drive
- Jacksonville: 416 Commerce Center Drive
- Jacksonville: 8720 Baymeadows Road
- Jensen Beach: 3544 NW Federal Hwy.
- Kissimmee: 4010 West Vine St.
- Leesburg: 10010 US Highway 441
- Orlando: 3552 E. Colonial Drive
- Orlando: 7373 W Colonial Drive
- Orlando: 8003 Golden Sky Lane
- Sanford: 20 Towne Center Circle
These closures are listed on the seafood chain's website. The Largo location is also hosting an equipment auction with TAGeX.
FOX TV Digital contributed to this report.