Buca di Beppo Files for Bankruptcy After Closing 13 Locations in July

Mar. 15, 2025

Buca di Beppo in Salt Lake City.Photo:y Clayton Chase/Getty Images

y Clayton Chase/Getty Images

After closing over a dozen locations, the Italian-American dining brand Buca di Beppo has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

The company’s president Rich Saultz said in a statement that the filing will be a “strategic step for a strong future.”

“While the restaurant industry has faced significant challenges, this move is the best next step for our brand,” he said.

Saultz also said that he’s “enthusiastic” to enter the restaurant’s next phase.

Some good news for customers in the meantime: Promotions and reservations will still be honored at the open locations, so it will be business as usual for anyone craving their meatballs.

Buca di Beppo in Colorado.Kristoffer Tripplaar/Sipa USA)(Sipa via AP Images

Kristoffer Tripplaar/Sipa USA)(Sipa via AP Images

Restaurant Businessreported that Buca di Beppo had closed 13 of its locations in July after they were unable to recover from challenges in the restaurant industry related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The chain peaked in 2013 when it had 95 locations, according to the outlet.

A representative for Buca di Beppo confirmed the 13 closures to PEOPLE and added that there is currently no definite plan to close further locations.

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Other restaurant chains grappling with the setbacks in the industry, and also had to file for bankruptcy, includeRed Lobster, Hooters, TGI Fridays and O’Charley’s.

source: people.com