**Viral News Snippet:**

Viral News Snippet:

🚨 JUST IN: Red Lobster in Tallahassee Shutters – But Not for the Reason You Think

A viral TikTok from a Tallahassee local claims the Red Lobster on Apalachee Parkway closed abruptly after a “giant lobster” was allegedly spotted in the kitchen. The video shows a blurry figure and claims employees were “evacuated.” 🦞👀

REAL vs. FAKE: ✅ REAL: The Red Lobster in Tallahassee (on Apalachee Parkway) is permanently closed as of March 2025, part of a broader wave of 50+ closures after the chain’s bankruptcy filing in late 2024. Corporate confirmed this location was “underperforming.”

❌ FAKE: There was NO giant lobster, no evacuation, and no health department lockdown. The “lobster” in the video is a blurred photo of a cardboard cutout. Employees were not “fleeing” — they simply received their last paychecks.

BOTTOM LINE: The closure is real, but the “giant lobster culprit” is a viral hoax. The real reason? Financial struggles, not sea monster shenanigans. 🧢🐟

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