Chapter 11
noun
: bankruptcy as provided under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code which governs corporate reorganization
filed for Chapter 11
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Red Lobster is looking to rebound with a new CEO, after a year that saw a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing and the closing of more than 100 locations.
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Max Hauptman, USA TODAY, 9 Sep. 2024
On Thursday, a U.S. judge approved the company’s reorganization plan, clearing the way for the casual dining chain to exit Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
—Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2024
In March, the restaurant filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, as reported by the BizTimes.
—Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 6 Sep. 2024
That includes more than 50 locations whose equipment was put up for auction just days before the Chapter 11 petition, followed by additional closures throughout the bankruptcy process.
—CBS News, 6 Sep. 2024
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Max Hauptman, USA TODAY, 9 Sep. 2024
On Thursday, a U.S. judge approved the company’s reorganization plan, clearing the way for the casual dining chain to exit Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
—Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2024
In March, the restaurant filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, as reported by the BizTimes.
—Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 6 Sep. 2024
That includes more than 50 locations whose equipment was put up for auction just days before the Chapter 11 petition, followed by additional closures throughout the bankruptcy process.
—CBS News, 6 Sep. 2024
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“Chapter 11.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Chapter%2011. Accessed 12 Sep. 2024.
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