Red Lobster employees and patrons were shocked on Monday when the Florida-based restaurant abruptly closed dozens of locations across the country. It comes as bankruptcy rumors have been swirling around the seafood chain for weeks. Multiple media outlets reported last month that Red Lobster has been searching for a buyer to avoid filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. MORE: https://www.wtsp.com/article/money/business/red-lobster-tampa-locations-closing/67-6c7fe888-b12f-42b6-81ea-fbf9ec3d0ab6