Nation's Restaurant News · Sep 23, 2026ENVIRONMENT AND CONSERVATIONYardbird files for Chapter 11 bankruptcyThe Miami-based fried chicken chain blamed expansion costs and COVID for a mounting pile of debt. It’s in line to be sold to a lender.
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Nation's Restaurant News · Sep 18, 2026BUSINESS STRATEGY AND ENTREPRENEURSHIPWendy’s franchisee Meritage Hospitality files for bankruptcyThe 314-unit operator of the struggling fast-food chain filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy after closing 60 locations earlier this year.