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USA Today Fights to Unseal Records Ahead of Shilo Sanders’ Bankruptcy Trial
Why a First Amendment battle now looms over Shilo Sanders’ bid to discharge an $11.89 million judgment — and what the sealed records could reveal about the evidence allowed at trial.
Judge’s New Bankruptcy Rulings Put Shilo Sanders’ $11.89 Million Debt on the Line
Key evidence from a 2015 altercation and a $11.89 million judgment will now shape whether Shilo Sanders can escape debt in a high-stakes bankruptcy trial.
The Company Behind Saks Fifth Avenue Has a New Name After Bankruptcy Exit
From its Amazon split to 75% less debt, here’s how Exemplar Luxury Group plans to rebuild Saks, Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman.
Red Lobster Creditors Blame $20 Endless Shrimp ‘Car Crash’ in Lawsuit
Creditors say a too-good-to-be-true $20 Endless Shrimp deal, supplier contracts and a shrimp supplier’s profits helped sink the seafood giant into bankruptcy.
A Major Popeyes Franchisee Is Closing Dozens of Florida and Georgia Stores [UPDATE]
Inside the $130 million collapse forcing more Florida and Georgia Popeyes closures — and the court fight that could decide which restaurants survive.
Red Lobster’s 37-Year-Old CEO Wants AI to Help Pull Off the Chain’s Biggest Comeback Yet
Inside the 37-year-old CEO’s plan to use AI, nostalgia and Cheddar Bay loyalty to revive a seafood giant after bankruptcy.
Nearly 60 Carl’s Jr. Locations in Limbo as California Franchisee Plans Exit
Inside the downfall of a major franchisee as nearly 60 California Carl’s Jr. locations face closure, sale and pressure from the state’s $20 fast-food minimum wage.
'RHOA' Star Pinky Cole’s Bankruptcy Filings Now Show Nearly $4M in Debt
New filings detail unpaid rent, supplier lawsuits, and mounting credit card debt as the Slutty Vegan mogul works to stabilize her $100M brand.
Spirit Airlines Is Gone — But Its $275M Airbus Sale Could Decide Who Gets Paid First
Inside the emergency financing deal that could shape who gets paid first as Spirit dismantles its grounded Airbus fleet.
Applebee’s Closures Expand as Major Franchisee Battles Bankruptcy
Inside the Chapter 11 shake-up: how one troubled operator, millions in liabilities, and shifting dining habits could reshape Applebee’s footprint in the South.
Cardi B Wins Contempt Ruling Against Tasha K in Bankruptcy Case
A judge has ordered Tasha K to remove Cardi B-related content, citing non-disparagement violations. The judge also imposed new fines on the blogger and her attorney.
Spirit Airlines Prepares for Possible Shutdown as $500M Rescue Talks Stall
What stalled $500M rescue talks could mean for low-cost fares, travelers, and thousands of workers if the airline can’t secure new funding.
Spirit Airlines Nears $500M Government Lifeline as Liquidation Looms
A rare single-airline bailout could give Washington a stake in Spirit — and help decide whether fares, jobs, and routes across the U.S. get shaken up next.
Hardee’s Starts Reopening Dozens of Locations After Franchise Collapse
Inside the fast-food takeover turning a franchise collapse into a corporate comeback, and what it means for workers and your local Hardee’s.
Spirit Airlines Scrambles for Government Lifeline as Liquidation Looms
From blocked JetBlue merger to engine recalls and soaring jet fuel, how years of setbacks left Spirit one bad week from collapse.
Spirit Airlines Could Face Liquidation as Soon as This Week
Cheap fares, layoffs, and a second bankruptcy have left Spirit Airlines facing rising costs, failed merger attempts, and growing competition.
Red Lobster Might Bring Back ‘Endless Shrimp’ After It Led to Millions in Losses
The all-you-can-eat shrimp deal that led to millions in losses may be back on the menu.
65 Carl’s Jr. Locations at Risk After Major Franchisee Files for Chapter 11
Inside the fast-food shakeup putting one of California’s largest Carl’s Jr. franchisees, Friendly Franchisees Corporation, at risk as restructuring begins.
