Triple J Enterprises, the Red Lobster brand franchise operator on Guam, announced the permanent closure on Monday. The pandemic has posed unprecedented challenges for our group, most especially our restaurants that rely heavily on Guam s tourism and hospitality industry, Jeff Jones, president and chief operating officer of Triple J Enterprises Inc., said in a written statement. We have done our best to try and navigate through this uncharted territory but have exhausted all options and have made the incredibly difficult decision to close Red Lobster Guam permanently.
Red Lobster Guam opened its doors in July 2019, bringing a casual dining experience focused on fresh seafood.
Outback Steakhouse, owned and operated by Triple J Restaurant Group, is still open to the public.
Mary P. Rhodes, president of Guam Hotel & Restaurant Association, said it is unfortunate that restaurants have closed due to the pandemic.
âBusinesses have been trying to stay afloat, but it has been difficult especially when their models rely on the tourism industry,â Rhodes said. âAlthough we have seen an increase in business from the local community, itâs rather difficult to replace tourism spending. The tourism industry represented 60% of our gross domestic product.â
Rhodes mentioned that several businesses have chosen to not reopen until air capacity to the island increases.
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