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How COVID Put TGI Fridays On The Path To Bankruptcy
After a tough five years in which TGI Fridays saw two scuttled acquisitions, a shrinking footprint and attempts to offset COVID-19 pandemic losses, the dining chain known for its peppy atmosphere, comfort food and cocktails became one of the latest restaurant groups to hit Chapter 11.
The Onion's Infowars Bid Rests On Whether Highest Is Best
As satirical media company The Onion prepares to defend its offer to buy Alex Jones' right-wing conspiracy show, Infowars, it is relying on the idea that sometimes, the highest offer is not the best one for creditors, experts told Law360.
Diamond Sports Restructuring May Fail As Goalposts Move
Regional sports network owner Diamond Sports Group touted its recently confirmed Chapter 11 plan as a "miracle" that restructured billions of dollars of debt and positioned it well for post-bankruptcy success, but industry analysts say the challenges facing the business could be insurmountable.
How COVID Put TGI Fridays On The Path To Bankruptcy
After a tough five years in which TGI Fridays saw two scuttled acquisitions, a shrinking footprint and attempts to offset COVID-19 pandemic losses, the dining chain known for its peppy atmosphere, comfort food and cocktails became one of the latest restaurant groups to hit Chapter 11.
The Onion's Infowars Bid Rests On Whether Highest Is Best
As satirical media company The Onion prepares to defend its offer to buy Alex Jones' right-wing conspiracy show, Infowars, it is relying on the idea that sometimes, the highest offer is not the best one for creditors, experts told Law360.
Diamond Sports Restructuring May Fail As Goalposts Move
Regional sports network owner Diamond Sports Group touted its recently confirmed Chapter 11 plan as a "miracle" that restructured billions of dollars of debt and positioned it well for post-bankruptcy success, but industry analysts say the challenges facing the business could be insurmountable.
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