Meet The Attorneys Serving Up Wendy's Franchisee's Ch. 11

By Emily Lever · September 25, 2026, 8:01 PM EDT

Three partners from McDonald Hopkins LLC are counseling Wendy's franchisee Meritage Hospitality Group Inc. in its bid at reorganization....

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Bankruptcy Scorecard

Summary

The operator of 359 Wendy's franchises filed for Chapter 11 after declining sales in the South and the restaurant chain's marketing strategy left it with limited funds to pay investors and its debts.

Case Number

1:26-bk-02947

Judge

James W. Boyd

Venue

U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Michigan

Capital Structure

Total Liabilities:

$10 million to $50 million

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Case Information

Case Title

Meritage Hospitality Group Inc.

Case Number

1:26-bk-02947

Court

Michigan Western

Nature of Suit

Date Filed

September 17, 2026