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Burger King Franchisee Consolidated Burger Holdings Files for Bankruptcy

The company, operating 57 locations in Florida and Georgia, seeks a buyer after reporting $36.64 million in debt and years of financial losses.

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Overview

  • Consolidated Burger Holdings filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Florida.
  • The franchisee operates 57 Burger King locations after closing 18 restaurants prior to the filing.
  • Court documents reveal $36.64 million in debt, $78 million in assets, and significant operating losses in 2023 and 2024.
  • The company attributed its financial struggles to pandemic-related foot traffic decline, inflation, and rising food, labor, and shipping costs.
  • Burger King plans to transfer underperforming units to stronger franchisees as part of its broader operational strategy.