• Red Lobster, the popular seafood restaurant chain, is closing several of its locations across the United States. The company has faced financial challenges in recent years, with declining sales and increased competition from other seafood restaurants and fast-casual dining options.

• The closures are part of a broader restructuring effort by Red Lobster's parent company, Darden Restaurants, which also owns Olive Garden and other dining chains. The company has been working to streamline its operations and focus on its more successful brands, while closing underperforming locations.

• The exact number of Red Lobster locations that will be closed is not yet known, but the company has stated that it will be closing a "significant" number of restaurants. The closures are expected to impact both company-owned and franchised locations, as the company aims to optimize its overall footprint and improve its financial performance.