Bankruptcy 14 January 2026

Hardee’s franchisee bankruptcy reveals a one-third revenue-per-store gap

Superior Star’s approximately $80 million in 2025 sales looks close to Hardee’s average only when divided by the 59 restaurants the Chapter 11 franchisee still operates. Adjust for 30 stores shut mostly late in the year, and revenue per restaurant falls to an estimated $860,000 to $900,000, roughly one-third below the chain’s latest franchised-store average.

16 July 2026

Bankruptcy·Restaurant Industry

Tuffy franchise in Fort Wayne files for bankruptcy as small-business filings jump 50%

Automotive Solutions Inc., operator of two Tuffy Tire & Auto Service shops in Fort Wayne, filed for Subchapter V bankruptcy on July 7. The filing puts another local small business in line with a wider national pattern, as Subchapter V filings across the U.S. jumped 50% in the first half of 2026. The law gives small firms a quicker Chapter 11 option.

11 July 2026

Bankruptcy·NASDAQ:NEWT·NASDAQ:TREE

Mountain Mike’s franchisee in Medford files for bankruptcy as debt pressures grow

Rogue Fare LLC, which runs five Mountain Mike’s Pizza outlets in southern Oregon, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on July 1. The Medford company listed debts, putting a number to a chunk of the pizza business that isn’t public but still matters to lenders, vendors, and public competitors. Rogue Fare’s stores are in Klamath Falls, Grants Pass, Roseburg and two Medford spots, according to court papers and state records cited in reports.

7 July 2026

Bankruptcy·NASDAQ:PZZA·NYSE:PFGC·NYSE:YUM

Lode Gold’s Fremont mine valuation at $13 billion runs into Rosland bankruptcy in Mariposa

California’s latest gold push comes with a numbers warning. Lode Gold Resources Inc put out its 2026 resource estimates for the Fremont Mine in Mariposa County at 1.11 million ounces indicated and 1.98 million ounces inferred. With gold at $4,175.39 an ounce on July 3, as Forbes reports, that’s $12.9 billion in metal on paper before factoring in losses, costs, taxes, permits, or any dilution.

5 July 2026

Bankruptcy·CVE:LOD

EchoStar Dish bankruptcy raises questions on $3.6 billion wireless claim shortfall

EchoStar’s looming bankruptcy issue goes beyond the $2 billion note coming due. The market focus is now on the $2.4 billion FCC trust compared to over $6 billion in 5G shutdown claims that are being disputed. Numbers from the court filings suggest a gap of more than $3.6 billion, topping 12% of EchoStar’s current market cap.

2 July 2026

Bankruptcy·NASDAQ:ECHO·NYSE:T·Technology

Air Mountain bankruptcy wipes out over 30 weekly flights from Switzerland

Air Mountain Compagnie d'Aviation SA has shut down after being declared bankrupt, wiping out more than 30 weekly flights from Sion, Saint-Tropez and La Chaux-de-Fonds. The Swiss operator, based at Sion airport, had both planes grounded as of June 29, according to ch-aviation.

30 June 2026

Airlines·Bankruptcy·LSE:EZJ

EchoStar drops as Dish DBS bankruptcy report comes up against June 30 convertible note deadline

EchoStar Corporation traded down 1.5% to $99.28 after opening, as Dish DBS bankruptcy chatter took a bite out of the stock. EchoStar, which dropped its SATS ticker for ECHO on June 24, also heads into the last day for investors to convert its 2030 convertible notes on Tuesday.

30 June 2026

Bankruptcy·NASDAQ:ECHO·Stock Market

Saks emerges from bankruptcy, Exemplar trims debt as vendor risks return to spotlight

Exemplar Luxury Group, previously Saks Global, has exited bankruptcy after closing stores and cutting debt. The company now has a simpler balance sheet, but what happens next will depend on how vendors respond. The reworked Saks remains tied to wholesale, even as top luxury brands push to control inventory and their floor space.

30 June 2026

Bankruptcy·EPA:KER·EPA:MC·NASDAQ:AMZN·NYSE:M

West Marine bankruptcy widens with 59 stores to close, exec bonuses face questions

West Marine’s bankruptcy case is moving ahead as court filings list 59 stores that will close, and new reports say senior management got retention bonuses right before the company went into Chapter 11. The Fort Lauderdale retailer filed for bankruptcy on May 17 in Delaware, with a restructuring deal already in place with big lenders and equity owners.

14 June 2026

Bankruptcy

West Marine to Shut 59 Stores Amid Bankruptcy; Execs Got Bonuses

West Marine’s bankruptcy is drawing new attention after the retailer said it will shut down 59 stores. According to court filings, insiders got bonuses ahead of the Chapter 11 move. West Marine filed for Chapter 11 on May 17 in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware, saying it had a restructuring support deal with key lenders and equity owners.

12 June 2026

Bankruptcy

Inotiv Shares Jump After Bankruptcy, But Filing Warns On Loss

Inotiv Inc. shares jumped more than 100% Friday, with the penny stock seeing heavy trading despite a warning that its restructuring plan might wipe out current holders. Shares were at $0.2113, up $0.1247, after trading in a wide range from $0.0801 to $0.2969. About 828.8 million shares changed hands.

5 June 2026

Bankruptcy·NASDAQ:NOTV

Wren Kitchens Collapse: Customers Chase Refunds As U.S. Arm Files Chapter 7

Wren Kitchens’ U.S. parent has filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy liquidation in Delaware, following the rapid closure of its American showrooms and in-store studios—a move that pushes the retailer into a formal court-led wind-down. Under Chapter 7, a debtor’s nonexempt assets are sold off, and the money is handed out to creditors.

27 April 2026

Bankruptcy·NYSE:HD

QVC Bankruptcy Filing: Home-Shopping Pioneer Seeks Fast Chapter 11 to Cut More Than $5 Billion of Debt

QVC Group filed for Chapter 11 in the Southern District of Texas on Thursday, aiming to slash its debt from $6.6 billion down to roughly $1.3 billion, according to court documents. The restructuring plan, backed by creditors, allows both QVC and HSN to keep operating.

17 April 2026

Bankruptcy·NASDAQ:QRTEA

QVC Group stock (QVCGA) plunges on creditor-talks report as bankruptcy risk comes into view

Shares of QVC Group Inc’s Series A tumbled 66.1% to finish at $3.74 on Tuesday, after Bloomberg News disclosed the home-shopping company is negotiating with creditors over a possible debt restructuring tied to Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

11 February 2026

Bankruptcy·NYSE:QVCGA·Stock Market

Eddie Bauer bankruptcy: liquidation sales begin as 180-store operator seeks buyer

Eddie Bauer’s store operator has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in New Jersey, kicking off liquidation sales at roughly 180 stores across the U.S. and Canada as it tries to find a buyer. According to court documents, debt stands at around $1.7 billion, with a court-approved sale deadline set for March 12.

10 February 2026

Bankruptcy·NASDAQ:FRAN

Eddie Bauer Canada faces store sale and liquidation as bankruptcy process spreads north

Eddie Bauer’s store operator says it has filed for bankruptcy protection in the United States and now plans to seek similar court protection in Canada. The company is hunting for a buyer, with liquidation sales starting as stores continue to operate on both sides of the border.

9 February 2026

Bankruptcy·Canadian Economy

Saks pulls plug on “Saks on Amazon” as luxury e-commerce bet unravels in bankruptcy

Amazon confirmed its luxury storefront will continue without Saks Fifth Avenue. This comes as bankrupt Saks Global begins dismantling the “Saks on Amazon” collaboration. https://www.retaildive.com/news/amazon-luxury-storefront-saks/811148/

4 February 2026

Bankruptcy·E-Commerce·NASDAQ:AMZN

Fatburger owner FAT Brands files Chapter 11 bankruptcy, pulling Twin Peaks parent Twin Hospitality into court

FAT Brands, the parent company of Fatburger and Johnny Rockets, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in Houston late Monday. Its affiliate, Twin Hospitality Group—which owns Twin Peaks and Smokey Bones—also made the filing.

28 January 2026

Bankruptcy·NASDAQ:FAT·Restaurant Industry

Tailwind Air files for Chapter 11 as NYC–Boston seaplane operator lists up to $10M in liabilities

Tailwind Air, a U.S. seaplane and charter operator known for a short-lived Manhattan-to-Boston shuttle, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in Virginia, court records show. Two affiliated companies, Tailwind Air, LLC and Tailwind Air Service, LLC, reported estimated assets of $0 to $50,000 and liabilities of about $1 million to $10 million, and said they had 50 to 99 creditors.

20 January 2026

Bankruptcy

Saks Global files for bankruptcy: $1.75 billion financing, new CEO and a test for luxury suppliers

Saks Global, which owns Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, and Bergdorf Goodman, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection late Tuesday. This marks one of the largest U.S. retail failures since the pandemic. Chapter 11 allows the company to continue operating under court oversight while it works on restructuring its debt.

14 January 2026

Bankruptcy·EPA:KER·EPA:MC

Bankruptcy 14 January 2026 - 16 July 2026