San Antonio Red Lobster's gear auctioned off for $15,500 following abrupt closure
San Antonio Current -

Ahead of Tuesday's filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization, Red Lobster abruptly shuttered one of its six San Antonio locations last week, placing all the equipment inside up for auction. The winning bid? A cool $15,500, records show.

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