Here’s the latest I can share based on recent reports.
- The parent company of 801 Chophouse, 801 Restaurant Group LLC, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in mid-April 2026, listing liabilities around $18.7 million. The company says it will continue operating and restructure, with the individual restaurant entities not in bankruptcy and not expected to be affected overall (though a Minneapolis location had closed prior to the filing).[3][5][8]
- Several outlets reported that the Chapter 11 filing is a restructuring move that gives the organization time to address debt while keeping restaurants open, employees paid, and reservations honored during the process; creditors and the court would oversee a plan, and not all locations are necessarily at risk of immediate closure (some weaker units might close).[7][8][3]
- Coverage from local and industry outlets noted that the filing is tied to broader cost pressures in the dining sector, including beef costs and post-pandemic dining patterns, but emphasized that most individual restaurant companies operating under the group are not immediately filing for bankruptcy themselves.[2][8][3]
If you want, I can pull the most current statements from the court filings or company press releases and summarize any changes to the status or specific locations. I can also track developments over the next few weeks and provide updates.
Citations:
- 801 Restaurant Group LLC Chapter 11 filing and debt figure.[3]
- Company statements about how the Chapter 11 affects (or does not affect) individual restaurant entities and status of locations.[5][3]
- Context on Chapter 11 as a restructuring mechanism and its typical implications for ongoing operations.[8][2][5]
Sources
801 Restaurant Group, owner of 801 Chophouse, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy to manage growing debt and business pressure. The sudden closure of its Minneapolis location highlights challenges in downtown dining. Rising costs, fewer office crowds, and changing customer habits are hurting sales. The company plans to stay open and fix its finances.
economictimes.indiatimes.comThe Kansas-based company operates eight restaurants in seven cities and recently closed a location in Minneapolis.
www.restaurantbusinessonline.com“The companies that own and operate the restaurants are not in bankruptcy and there are no plans or need for them to file bankruptcy."
www.wsbtv.comThe owner of the upscale steakhouse chain 801 Chophouse has officially filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection to address a mounting debt of approximately $18.7 million.The Kansas-based 801 Restaurant Group filed its petition on April 10, 2026,...
jang.com.pk“The companies that own and operate the restaurants are not in bankruptcy and there are no plans or need for them to file bankruptcy."
www.boston25news.comUpscale steakhouse chain 801 Chophouse has filed for bankruptcy. (Adobe Stock)
www.khou.comThe parent company of 801 Chophouse, a high-end steakhouse chain known for Wagyu beef and entrees priced well into the triple digits, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection — though the individual restaurants remain open and are not part of the filing.
www.washingtontimes.comThe parent company of the high-end steakhouse restaurant chain filed for bankruptcy sparking concerns about the future of some locations nationwide.
www.fox26houston.comThe parent company of the high-end steakhouse restaurant chain filed for bankruptcy sparking concerns about the future of some locations nationwide.
www.fox13seattle.com