In honor of Remembrance Day in Canada and Veterans Day in the USA, and to thank veterans and active-duty armed forces personnel for their service, the Red Lobster seafood chain is offering Veterans Shrimp & Chips at no charge on Monday, November 11, to customers showing proof of service.
Military guests will enjoy a free order of Walt’s Favorite Shrimp featuring six breaded, butterflied and lightly fried shrimp served with cocktail sauce, as well as french fries and coleslaw (pictured above). The offer is available for dine-in only on November 11, 2024.
Red Lobster shows appreciation to veterans and active-duty military members every day by offering them a 10% off discount with valid military ID or proof of service when dining in restaurant.
Larry Konecny Named Chief Operating Officer
Meanwhile, on the Red Lobster corporate personnel front, Larry Konecny was appointed as chief operating officer on November 4. In this role, the 30-year restaurant business veteran will lead the operational strategy for the Orlando, Florida-headquartered company’s 545 restaurants across the United States and Canada. Reporting directly to CEO Damola Adamolekun, he will drive initiatives to deliver elevated food quality, customer service, and operational efficiency.
“Larry brings an exceptional combination of operational expertise, a passion for developing high-performing teams, and a genuine understanding of what it takes to build strong restaurant brands,” said Adamolekun. “As Red Lobster advances on its comeback journey, having a world-class operations leader is essential. Larry’s impressive track record and authentic leadership style make him the perfect fit for this role.”
Konecny most recently served as chief operating officer and chief concept officer at Maggiano’s Little Italy, where he led the brand through a period of record-breaking sales and profit growth. His tenure as vice president of innovation and restaurant support at Maggiano’s included leading a significant menu transformation, revitalizing lunch traffic, and leveraging the brand’s story to drive double-digit growth in key categories.
“I am honored to join Red Lobster at such an important moment in its history,” said Konecny. “Red Lobster is a cherished brand, known for its exceptional food and dedicated people. With a solid foundation already in place, we are poised for an exciting comeback. I look forward to working with this talented team to drive our shared success and shape the future of this iconic brand.”
On September 16 the company announced its emergence from Chapter 11 bankruptcy restructuring and the completion of its acquisition by RL Investor Holdings LLC. The chain, a major buyer of frozen fish products from international suppliers, is one of the world’s largest seafood restaurant operators.
