FI Fast Break audio news: April 2, 2025
The latest FI Fast Break news podcast touches on the future of the Hooters restaurant chain, after it filed for bankruptcy on March 31.
Tag: Bankruptcy
Beyond Meat Fights for Survival
Beyond Meat is struggling financially, with significant losses, leading to a high likelihood of bankruptcy by 2027 due to $1 billion in convertible bonds coming due. Despite this, the stock retains some value due to the slim hope of a turnaround or debt restructuring.
Stories of the Year: TGI Friday’s Bankruptcy Leaves Franchisees Holding $50M Liability
TGI Friday’s franchisees worry they may be on the hook for nearly $50 million in unredeemed gift card balances following the chain’s recent Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing.
What Killed Kmart? Key Retail Missteps Led to Demise
Kmart’s downfall, accelerated by poor management and failure to adapt to modern retail trends, ended with the recent closure of its last full-size U.S. store. Experts say there are lessons to be learned from Kmart’s demise.
FI Fast Break audio news: Nov. 6, 2024
The latest FI Fast Break news podcast touches on another notable restaurant bankruptcy, and Filipino cuisine’s surging popularity.
News Roundup (October 25, 2024): Why Are So Many Restaurants Going Bankrupt?
Restaurant Industry Faces New Crisis With Surge in Bankruptcies
Restaurants continue to face challenges, including labor shortages, supply chain disruptions, and rising inflation, leading to increased bankruptcies. Industry experts predict continued struggles and stress the need for leveraging technology to survive.
FI Fast Break audio news: Aug. 28, 2024
The latest FI Fast Break news podcast discusses another noteworthy bankruptcy filing in the restaurant sector.
FI Spotlight: Can Foxtrot Succeed the Second Time Around?
FI Fast Break audio news: Aug. 7, 2024
The latest Food Institute news podcast touches on Outback Steakhouse’s latest efforts to win back cash-strapped consumers.
FI Fast Break audio news: July 17, 2024
The latest Food Institute news podcast touches on the unlikely comeback bid of a once-bankrupt steak chain.
June’s Record Bankruptcy Wave Signals Tough Times Ahead for Businesses
In June there were 75 major U.S. business bankruptcies. Some financial experts predict the pace could accelerate over the second half of the year.
FI Fast Break audio news: July 10, 2024
The latest Food Institute news podcast touches on Athletic Brewing’s eye-opening ascent in the NA category.
Opinion: Why Casual-Dining Restaurant Chains are in Crisis
Casual dining is about to implode. It has already started. Full-service restaurants that were popular in the 1980s and ‘90s – old brands – I think they’re going to be cut in half. TGI Friday’s …
Rash of Restaurant Bankruptcies Festers
Fast-food businesses that focus on creating a positive workplace culture, improving the overall employee experience, and nurturing strong employer-employee relationships are better positioned to attract and retain top talent.
Get Rite: Pharmacy Chain Rite Aid Fights to Regain Top Spot
Rite Aid, one of the largest pharmacy chains in America, is facing a major financial restructuring, with plans to close 154 stores. The 61-year-old pharmacy chain recently filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and named new …
Column: Future for Casual Dining Stocks Could be Grim
The near-term pressures on casual dining operators right now are obvious. Fears of a recession are rising. Consumer confidence is falling. Labor shortages have driven up wages and in some cases forced operators to limit …
Positive Outlook for Restaurants Despite Bankruptcies
Many restaurants may be waiting until COVID-19 uncertainty fades to declare bankruptcy as there is a lack of interest in turning some chains around in the current business climate, reported Forbes (Oct. 20). There were …
Key Upcoming Financial Trends in M&A – Farzad Mukhi, CFA
The global outbreak of COVID-19 has had a significant negative impact on our daily lives. It has also had a meaningful impact on transaction activity in the U.S. M&A market. What was shaping up to …
First Half of 2020: Bankruptcies Flood Foodservice While Business Strategies Shift
The COVID-19 pandemic changed the foodservice industry drastically during the first half of 2020. Several chains were forced into bankruptcy, while others relied on delivery or pivoted their business models. Eating and drinking places registered …
Larger Orders Rise, But Many Chains Still at Risk
Food Institute Focus – Larger Orders Rise, But Many Chains Still at Risk
Bankruptcies on the Rise Across U.S.
Food Institute Focus – Bankruptcies on the Rise Across U.S.
Dean Foods Files for Bankruptcy Amid Dairy Decline
Food Institute Focus – Dean Foods Files for Bankruptcy Amid Dairy Decline