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Village Inn operator in Florida files for bankruptcy five times, restaurants stay open

Multiple Chapter 11 filings blame storm damage, weaker sales and rising costs as the chain’s Florida presence falters, though locations continue to operate.

Published Sep 25, 2026, 5:00 AM EDT | LehighValleyLive

The operator of Village Inn restaurants in Florida has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection five times, citing storm damage, weaker sales and rising overhead as reasons. Despite the repeated filings and a shrinking Florida footprint, the restaurants remain open.