Denny’s rival dining chain files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

The breakfast and brunch dining sector experienced financial difficulties in 2026, prompting multiple chains to file for bankruptcy protection or close locations. Asani Restaurant Group LLC, the operator of Buttermilk Eatery, filed its Chapter 11 petition in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Florida on August 31. The filing revealed the company held assets exceeding $75,000 while carrying debts surpassing $407,000. No specific reason for the bankruptcy was disclosed in the pe