Was Red Lobster's fall caused by more than endless shrimp?

Was Red Lobster's fall caused by more than en...

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Red Lobster redefined American dining habits by making seafood accessible to people living outside the coasts. But its heyday didn’t last. Casual observers believe Red Lobster’s demise was an open-and-shut case of an all-you-can-eat deal backfiring. But there are plenty of other ...  Show more

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