In a surprising turn of events, beloved seafood chain Red Lobster, has closed its doors across 27 states, leaving customers bewildered and seafood cravings unfulfilled.
Among the affected locations is the Fort Gratiot restaurant located at 4220 24th Ave, which is listed as temporarily closed according to the Red Lobster website.
While Michigan is home to 26 other operational Red Lobster outlets, the abrupt closure of the Fort Gratiot establishment has sparked concerns among locals and fans of the franchise. The reasons behind the sudden closures are due to decreased sales and financial issues, according to Bloomberg.com.
For now, locals will have to travel to Red Lobster’s other locations to get their hands on the franchise’s tasty seafood and fan favorite Cheddar Bay Biscuits.
Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell
