More Red Lobster Locations in Danger of Closing

More Red Lobster locations across the country could be closing their doors for good, unless they can renegotiate their leases.

The company announced in May it was filing for bankruptcy protection after years of struggles ranging from the Covid-19 pandemic, to ownership turnover, and an all-you-can-eat shrimp deal that proved to be costlier than expected.

With the "$20 Ultimate Endless Shrimp" deal, Red Lobster said the promotion led to an $11 million operating loss in the third quarter of 2023 after company officials underestimated just how many customers would take advantage of the deal.

Red Lobster reported between $1 billion and $10 billion in debt in its bankruptcy filings and closed more than 50 locations, including 3 in Georgia soon after. The peach state locations that closed in May were in Roswell, Athens and Dublin.

More Red Lobster locations could be closing in:

If those 4 locations close, that would leave 16 still open in Georgia including two in Augusta, on Walton Way and Washington Road. The Red Lobster location on Aiken Mall Drive in Aiken is also still open. Locations in Cayce and Charleston are in danger of closing in South Carolina.

Several other major restaurant chains have announced some closures in 2024, citing sales and profits that were below expectations.

We all know that when it comes to food in the CSRA, we have a lot to pick from.  Just like the Mexican restaurants you voted on a few months back, bar-b-que is no different.

Who has the best Bar-B-Que in Augusta and the surrounding area? We decided to ask that question on Facebook, and once again, you didn't disappoint us by sharing your favorite spots!

We all have our pick of the style of Bar-B-Que we like.  Memphis Style, Kansas City Style, Mustard, Vinegar, and the list goes on and on.  That subject alone could start a debate that lasts forever.  We all know the mustard-based is the best, right?

Now in Texas, it's a whole different world.  Bar-B-Que is so big in Texas, that Texas A&M University offers ANSC 117, Texas Barbecue.  Yes, a course on Texas Barbecue.  Now that's taking it to a whole new level.

This is another subject we could debate all day, but these are the most popular parts of the hog:

Personally my favorite is just a good old fashion chopped BBQ sandwich and the burnt ends of the brisket

We polled the audience, and you all had a lot to say!  There were so many bar-b-que restaurants mentioned.  But they can't all make the top of the list, to be voted best Bar-B-Que in Augusta, that's hard task.  These are the ones that were mentioned, but didn't quite make the cut for a favorite spot in the CSRA.

And any of these locations are places that I would pay money to eat, and have, because the food is off the chain.  There could only be 6.  So here they are, as voted on by you... The best bar-b-que in Augusta.

Located  at 2006 1/2 Martintown Road, Clarks Hill.  This place was one of most talked about.  Not just voted but people saying how good it is!

At 10298 Atomic Rd, North Augusta you will not find a better smoked turkey breast or desserts any where.  I can speak on the goodness of both

Located at 109 Main Street In New Ellington, you will find a buffet full of all your Bar-B-Que favorites and southern sides.  If you've not been, it's worth the trip

Smoke Show is a food truck.  When you see this truck parked ANYWHERE, stop!  Thank us later.

After a devastating  fire in the summer of 2022, Dukes is just about to start serving that Aiken County BBQ that we've all missed for over a year.  I hope  they let me in line first on day one!

So many memories have been made at Sconyers since they opened in  1956.  Their food as been served at the White House, the Georgia Governors Mansion just to name a few.  This is the go to for Bar-B-Que In Augusta Georgia and you voted it #1