Tag Archives: Restaurant Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

Chapter 11 And SBA Loan Cram Downs
Any business in the Tampa Bay area that received an SBA loan and has since filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy may be concerned about creditor objections to the treatment of SBA loans in a reorganization plan, particularly those loans with collateral and personal guarantees. In some situations, it may be possible for business debtors… Read More »

SBA Loans and How Collateral on Real Estate Works in a Bankruptcy
Businesses throughout the Tampa Bay area applied for loans through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) as a result of losses caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Some types of SBA loans disbursed through the CARES Act, and which may be newly available to business owners in a second round of lending, do not require… Read More »
Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Considerations for Restaurants
What happens when a Tampa restaurant files for bankruptcy? It’s important to remember that filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy doesn’t mean that your business will need to close. Given that Chapter 11 is a type of bankruptcy that involves the restructuring of debts—rather than the liquidation of assets and the “clean start” associated with… Read More »

Chapter 11 Bankruptcies and Commercial Leases in Shopping Centers
Shopping centers in the Tampa Bay area house many different types of businesses, from restaurants and bars to retail establishments. When a business in a Tampa Bay shopping center files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, there are numerous issues that both the business owner and the commercial landlord will need to consider. While the business… Read More »

Subchapter V of Chapter 11 for Small Business Debtors
Small business debtors in the Tampa Bay area that are planning to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy should know that they can now elect to file for bankruptcy under Subchapter V of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. This change occurred through the passage of H.R. 3311, also known as the Small Business Reorganization Act of… Read More »

Chapter 11 and Paying Critical Vendors
If you own a restaurant or bar in the Tampa Bay area, or any other type of business, you may be thinking about filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy if you are struggling to pay your debts. Given that many small businesses that were not designated as “essential” during the COVID-19 pandemic were forced to… Read More »

Chapter 11 Post-Petition Payments to Food Vendors
When a restaurant or bar in the Tampa Bay area files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, many of its suppliers may worry about whether they will receive payment for goods or services they have already supplied. Most vendors will assume that they will ultimately be repaid as long as they take the necessary steps in… Read More »

Small Business Chapter 11 Cases for Restaurants
What Questions Should You Ask Before You File For Chapter 11 Bankruptcy in Tampa? As many restaurant owners in the Tampa Bay area know, business can be tough at certain times of the year. Given that much of the South Florida economy is based on tourism during the fall, winter, and spring months, the… Read More »