Cotton Boll Grill Reopens in Shreveport
Former employees take ownership of the Shreveport eatery after it remained closed for two years.
Updated on Oct. 20, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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In October 2026, the Cotton Boll Grill reopened in Shreveport after being shuttered for over two years. New owners and managers Red McGee and Sarah Yatcko, both former employees, now operate the establishment.
Why it matters
The reopening follows the previous owner's decision to sell the facility to recover his investment. The new management team spent one year cleaning and organizing the space to prepare for the return of the local business.
The restaurant is now operating Monday through Friday with daily hours from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. The facility was closed for a total of two years prior to this month's reopening.
The players
Red McGee
He is a new owner and manager of the Cotton Boll Grill who previously worked at the restaurant.
Sarah Yatcko
She serves as a new owner and manager of the restaurant and is a former employee of the establishment.
The details
The restaurant features a menu serving classic comfort food, including smothered pork chops, meatloaf, and biscuits and gravy. Owners Red McGee and Sarah Yatcko spent one year of dedicated work cleaning and organizing the facility to bring it back to service.
Timeline
The restaurant originally targeted a 2025 reopening date.
The Cotton Boll Grill officially reopened in October 2026.
Market Landscape
The acquisition by former employees follows the documented trend of restaurant industry business turnover cycles where local staff purchase existing sites to revive local dining. This move allows the business to regain its footing in the Shreveport market after a significant period of dormancy.
Shreveport residents can now access the restaurant's daily menu of comfort foods during its weekday morning and afternoon operating hours. The return of the business restores a local dining option that had been unavailable to the community for over two years.
The takeaway
Supporting local businesses managed by former staff can often ensure the preservation of long-standing community menus and traditions. Residents looking for traditional home-style meals can now plan visits during the restaurant's consistent weekday schedule.
Further reading
For more on local commercial transitions, visit the Shreveport Openings & Closings section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Ksla.
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