https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/36-year-old-casual-dining-chain-files-chapter-11-bankruptcyContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/36-year-old-casual-dining-chain-files-chapter-11-bankruptcyhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/36-year-old-casual-dining-chain-files-chapter-11-bankruptcy#u59822Mon, 07 Sep 2026 11:05:22 +0000Florida breakfast chain Buttermilk Eatery and its parent company Asani Restaurant Group have filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The 36-year-old casual dining brand, known as a rival to Denny's and Waffle House, sought court protection amid mounting family-segment pressures, margin compression, and cost squeezes. The company has gained attention in the past for utilizing robot food runners in its operations. The bankruptcy filing highlights ongoing financial strain within the family dining sector, where businesses continue to struggle against rising operating costs and economic he