A major grocery distributor is preparing to close one of its Pennsylvania facilities, putting dozens of jobs at risk. The closure is part of a broader effort to consolidate the company's distribution network and shift operations to other locations. Pennsylvania facility set to close United Natural Foods Inc. (UNFI) plans to close its distribution center at 2722 Commerce Way in Northeast Philadelphia, according to [...]
Popular fast-casual Mexican restaurant chain franchisee files for bankruptcy, putting 16 restaurants at risk
Moe’s Southwest Grill customers in three states could soon have fewer locations to choose from after one of the chain’s largest franchisees filed for bankruptcy. The operator is seeking to close 16 restaurants as it works to restructure its business. Franchisee files for Chapter 11 Quality Fresca, a Palm Beach, Florida-based Moe’s franchisee, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on August 4 in the U.S. Bankruptcy [...]
Major burger chain franchisee files for bankruptcy, putting more than 30 restaurants at risk
Wendy’s customers could see more restaurant closures in the coming weeks as one of the fast-food chain’s largest franchisees works through bankruptcy. The company behind hundreds of Wendy’s locations has identified dozens of restaurants that could be shut down as part of its restructuring efforts. Franchisee bankruptcy Meritage Hospitality Group, a Grand Rapids, Michigan-based franchisee, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy [...]
One of California’s oldest wineries files for bankruptcy after 168 years
One of California's oldest family-owned wineries is facing a major financial crossroads after more than a century and a half in business. The historic Sonoma County producer has turned to bankruptcy protection while searching for a path forward. Historic winery files for bankruptcy Gundlach Bundschu Winery, which dates back to 1858, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in September. The Sonoma winery has reportedly [...]
Popular pizza chain abruptly closes 13 Ohio locations
Pizza lovers in parts of Ohio are suddenly finding several familiar restaurants closed. 13 Domino’s locations across North Central Ohio have shut down after the franchisee that operated them was no longer part of the pizza chain’s system. 13 Ohio restaurants close The affected Domino’s restaurants were operated by Mile High Pizza Company, an Ohio-based franchisee owned by Anthony Satterwhite. The company abruptly closed [...]
Major restaurant bankruptcy finalized as 63 locations are sold to growing coffee chain
A once fast-growing drive-thru salad chain has reached a major turning point after filing for bankruptcy and shutting down its restaurants earlier this year. Now, dozens of its former locations are set to get a new life under one of the country's rapidly expanding coffee chains. 7 Brew wins Salad & Go locations A U.S. Bankruptcy Court has approved the sale of 63 former Salad & Go drive-thru location leases to 7 [...]
