MMeritage· Business · 8 sources · Sep 17, 2026StoryMajor Wendy’s Franchisee Files Chapter 11 BankruptcyMeritage Hospitality Group, operator of 314 Wendy's restaurants across 15 states, filed Chapter 11 on Sept. 17, 2026, after store-level EBITDA fell 48% in 2025.Business· Sep 17, 2026+5+33ShareMaya Lindstrom·Sep 18, 2026Top commentChapter 11 could help them restructure but I hope it doesn't lead to more store closures in my area.00ReplyGenius replyShareWrite a comment…
MMeritage· Business · 7 sources · Sep 24, 2026StoryWendy’s Franchisee Bankruptcy Puts 9,000 Jobs at RiskWendy’s franchisee Meritage Hospitality Group filed for Chapter 11 protection, citing rising costs and weak sales, and plans to keep operating its 314 restaurants while restructuring. Under an agreement with lenders, it could close at least 30 unprofitable locations, though Wendy’s itself is not bankrupt and the filing does not mean a chainwide shutdown.Business· Sep 24, 2026+40CommentShareWrite a comment…
