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Latest News in Hospitality

  • September 22, 2026

    Yardbird Can Tap $5.4M Ch. 11 Loan To Pursue Asset Sale

    Casual Southern dining chain Yardbird on Tuesday received a Delaware bankruptcy judge's interim approval to get a taste of its $5.4 million in Chapter 11 financing as the debtor prepares to run a sale process for its restaurant operations.

  • September 22, 2026

    Wendy's Says 314-Store Franchisee Lost Rights Before Ch. 11

    Wendy's Co. told a Michigan bankruptcy court that one of its largest U.S. franchisees lost the right to operate 314 restaurants before filing for Chapter 11 protection, arguing that the franchise agreements had been validly terminated and are no longer part of the debtor's bankruptcy estate.

  • September 21, 2026

    Starbucks Investors Allege $227.5M In Buyback Losses

    Two Starbucks shareholders have brought a derivative suit in Washington federal court accusing the company's leadership of hyping its performance in the U.S. and China even as sales declined, and of losing $227.5 million buying back its own stock at inflated prices. 

  • September 21, 2026

    Cigna Wins $1.8M In Fees After Payment Patent Fight

    A Texas federal magistrate judge has awarded Cigna Corp. nearly $1.8 million in legal fees in a case where it was cleared of infringing a card payment patent, just days after he said a shopping mall owner and gift card company were also entitled to fees in the legal battle.

  • September 21, 2026

    Colo. Justices Uphold Ski Waiver Ruling Against Snowboarder

    A snowboarder released his claims against a ski resort and employee when he signed an online liability waiver to buy a season pass while his injury suit was still active, the Colorado Supreme Court ruled Monday, handing down a decision in a closely watched case for the state's ski industry.

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  • U.S. Department of Justice
  • U.S. Department of Labor
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  • Hospitality project finance and real estate deals
  • Brand conversions for luxury properties
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  • PROFILES
  • Personnel moves
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