Red Lobster emerged from bankruptcy in 2024. Damola Adamolekun, the new Nigerian-American CEO, closed 100 low-performing locations. The remaining 544 restaurants he upgraded with a $60 million infusion. Gone are the “endless shrimp” specials that siphoned profits; new menu innovations enhance the guest experience and boost the bottom line. So much for financial reports and spreadsheets, it was time for a test drive of concepts. A family of four went into the Wade Hampton/P
