Massachusetts-based Bertucci’s Italian restaurant has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and closed three of its Connecticut eateries under a new owner, according to company officials.
A company spokesman on Tuesday said Bertucci’s will close 15 of its 74 locations, including restaurants in Manchester, Southington and Orange. Bertucci’s will maintain its locations in Avon, Darien, Glastonbury, Newington and Shelton, he said.
The bankruptcy filing lists Right Lane Dough Acquisitions LLC as a potential buyer. Under the restructuring, Bertucci’s will operate 59 restaurants on the East Coast from Virginia up to New Hampshire, the spokesman said.
Bertucci’s is seeking court approval for the use of $4 million in debtor-in-possession financing to pay employees, customers, trading partners, suppliers, and vendor creditors, the company said.
Bertucci’s CEO Brian Wright said the ownership shuffle will result in “minimal disruption” for the company and “strengthen” its financial position.
Established in 1981, the company operates casual dining restaurants in 11 states.
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