Long John Silver’s is best known for bringing us its famous Baked Shrimp, Crispy Fish Sandwich, and Grilled Shrimp Rice Bowls, and the seafood answer to fast food has had all kinds of ups and downs since it first opened in 1969.

However, the restaurant named after the pirate villain from the novel Treasure Island has seen better days. Although it’s no stranger to financial difficulties, Long Johns Silver's seems like it might be heading towards raging seas once again.

What’s wrong this time? Let's take a look at the real reason Long John Silver's is struggling to stay open.

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Sea change | 0:00
They've been buried by lawsuits | 0:54
Old fashioned | 1:36
Seafood is expensive | 2:08
It's not always Lent | 2:37
"The Worst Meal in America" | 3:18
A potential sale in 2015 fell apart | 3:49

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