Red Lobster CEO Announces Huge Update Just Days After Fans Called for Change
The internet has been absolutely flooded with seafood boil reviews, and while many of them have been favorable, many diners want a little more variety.Although the seafood boils have only been available for a matter of days, Red Lobster CEO, Damola Adamolekun has already announced a few changes to the new menu item after demand from fans.
"We dropped our new seafood boils and you guys really, really, really showed up...Also, we heard you in the comments. You want even more heat. You want even more flavors. So we're turning it up with your choice of original, spicy and extra spicy," said the CEO in a video shared on Red Lobster's official Instagram page.Adamolekun went on to add that they're introducing a new seafood boil flavor: Old Bay and Parmesan. And you now have the option of adding sausage to your seafood boil.
The Instagram post from Red Lobster has gone on receive thousands of comments from fans applauding the CEO for swiftly responding to the demands of fans.
"That's gotta be the FASTEST customer satisfaction turnaround in Corporate history!!! 🦞👏🔥," one person wrote.
"This guy is tapped in ya'll. Kudos to you sir for such great work already," read another comment.
Have you made your way to Red Lobster yet to try the new seafood boils? And if not, do the new options have you reconsidering?Red Lobster CEO Announces Huge Update Just Days After Fans Called for Change first appeared on Men's Journal on Jul 11, 2025
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