BBQ Chain Chapter 11: Popular Brand Shuts Half of Its Restaurants Amid Rising Costs

A major story in the restaurant world this week is a BBQ chain Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing that highlights deep struggles for barbecue restaurants in the face of rising costs and weak consumer demand. A beloved barbecue brand known for its smoked meats and loyal following has closed nearly half of its locations and filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as meat prices and other operational expenses reached record highs.