Red Lobster overhauls menu after bankruptcy
(CNN)– Hush puppies, once a staple on Red Lobster’s menu are returning.
It is part of broader changes at the chain which emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection under new ownership in September.
A 35-year-old CEO is hoping to turn around the seafood restaurant chain’s fortunes.
Rolling out this week, an overhauled menu that is 20% smaller but has 9 new items.
They include the beloved cornmeal fritters.
One item not coming back anytime soon is the endless shrimp for $19.99.
The new CEO says never say never but the restaurant cannot sustain a menu item that loses money.
