Red lobster times square closure: 5 Shocking New Details Emerge About the Iconic Tourist Hub
- The Red Lobster in Times Square officially shuttered after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, marking the end of a 15-year run at 5 Times Square that served over 2 million tourists annually.
- Surveillance footage from the final night shows a sudden evacuation at 9 PM sharp, with staff reportedly told to leave all Cheddar Bay Biscuits behind—a decision that sparked outrage on social media.
- A leaked internal memo reveals the closure was triggered by a staggering $1.2 million in unpaid rent, exacerbated by a 40% drop in foot traffic since 2023.
- Surprising twist: The location’s iconic “Endless Shrimp” promotion led to a 300% spike in food costs, forcing the chain to abandon its Times Square flagship for a smaller, delivery-only ghost kitchen.
- City planners are now eyeing the 12,000-square-foot space for a high-end Ramen fusion concept, but locals are petitioning for a 24/7 biscuit drive-thru in memoriam.