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Jack's Donuts Commissary Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy in Indiana

The reorganization seeks to keep the New Castle production hub supplying franchisees under court oversight.

Overview

  • The Oct. 29 filing in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Indiana lists more than 100 creditors, about $14.2 million in liabilities, and roughly $1.4 million in personal property assets.
  • The Subchapter V case is active with a trustee overseeing a plan to keep the commissary operating, and the company says franchise locations remain open.
  • Listed creditors include a $3.5 million judgment in favor of Old National Bank and a trucking firm, Carter Logistics, claiming more than $700,000 for unpaid deliveries.
  • An affiliated business, Marcum Industries LLC, also filed for Chapter 11 on Oct. 29.
  • State regulators issued a May 5 cease-and-desist alleging unregistered securities offerings tied to CEO Lee Marcum and related entities, with the investigation ongoing.