Endless Shrimp Deal Causes Major Profit Loss For Red Lobster

Unlimited Endless Shrimp at Red Lobster, which the seafood chain hoped would entice customers during the winter months, proved to be too steep a deal after the company reportedly lost $11 million due to the promotion. What do you think?

“The first thing they teach you in economics is not to give people unlimited shrimp.”

Kim Turney, Experimental Botanist

“Never a good idea to bet on America’s restraint with food.”

Finn Cherney, Beta Tester

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“Sadly, to the average American consumer, there’s just nothing enticing about the idea of finite shrimp.” 

Howie Steinberg, Systems Analyst