LOS ANGELES — In a final, somber chapter for one of the restaurant industry’s most aggressive and controversial consolidators, a federal bankruptcy judge on Monday officially approved the liquidation plan for Fat Brands Inc. The ruling marks the conclusion of a multi-year saga defined by rapid-fire acquisitions, mountain-high debt, federal investigations, and a dramatic power […]

The casual dining landscape is witnessing the end of an era as On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina, once the undisputed titan of the Tex-Mex segment, collapses into Chapter 7 bankruptcy. This marks the brand’s second bankruptcy filing in just over a year, signaling a definitive conclusion to its corporate-owned operations and leaving the […]

HOUSTON, TX – In a move that signals a seismic shift in the casual dining landscape, OTB Hospitality, the operating entity behind the company-owned locations of the iconic On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina, has officially filed for voluntary liquidation under Chapter 7 of the United States Bankruptcy Code. The filing, submitted on June […]

In the high-stakes world of big-box retail, efficiency is the primary currency. Costco Wholesale Corporation, a titan of the industry known for its "treasure hunt" shopping experience and bulk-buy model, operates on razor-thin margins that leave little room for waste. However, even with a sophisticated supply chain, the company faces an inevitable retail reality: overstock, […]

NEW YORK — In a move that signals the definitive end of one of the most aggressive and controversial expansion eras in the American restaurant industry, a federal bankruptcy court has approved the multi-part sale of Fat Brands’ extensive portfolio. The transactions, detailed in court filings released Tuesday, May 21, 2026, will see the company’s […]