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Why Red Lobster may close more restaurants

The Week in Restaurants: This week’s episode of the weekly restaurant news discussion podcast looks at Red Lobster, McDonald’s earnings and the Fat Brands bankruptcy.

Why is Red Lobster closing restaurants?

This week on the Restaurant Business podcast The Week in Restaurants we look at Red Lobster, which is reportedly considering closing more restaurants. We talk about why the seafood chain may be taking that step.

We also talk about McDonald’s earnings, its value push and Grinch socks. 

And we look at the Fat Brands bankruptcy, which has centered on its controversial founder and CEO, Andy Wiederhorn. 

On Tech Check, Joe Guszkowski talks delivery. 

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