10 companies that bounced back after bankruptcy

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A corporate logo for a Hooters restaurant hangs on the wall of a building on April 1, 2025, in Lakeland, Florida.
Hooters is once again owned by its founders after going through bankruptcy.

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Bankruptcies are on the rise. What it means, in 3 charts.

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Bankruptcies are on the rise

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Oregon brewery founded by former Nike execs files for Chapter 7 bankruptcy after abrupt shutdown

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Rogue beer flight.
The parent company of Oregon's Rogue Ales & Spirits has filed for bankruptcy.

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A longtime family-owned furniture retailer turns to bankruptcy, plans to shutter dozens of stores

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Furniture retailer American Signature Inc. has filed for bankruptcy protection.

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Marriott says Sonder tried to use guest safety as 'bargaining chip' in last-minute plea for cash

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Marriott logo.
Marriott ended its licensing agreement with Sonder earlier this month.

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I went to Toys R Us. It was strange — and shows what can happen to 'zombie' retail brands after bankruptcy.

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The reporter stands smiling outside of a Toys R Us store in Maryland.
Toys R Us is opening new stores for the holiday shopping season.

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It's official. Sonder files for bankruptcy after its Marriott breakup.

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Facade and entrance signage for Marriott Marquis hotel with logo visible, San Francisco, California, August 29, 2025. (Photo by Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images)
Marriott is asking its affected Sonder guests to ask their credit card companies for refunds.

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Sonder cofounder said pulling off Marriott deal was the 'hardest thing' he's ever done. Now he's left shocked.

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Francis Davidson Sonder
Francis Davidson, CEO of Sonder

Sonder

Spirit Airlines is back in bankruptcy. What it means for travelers.

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Spirit Airlines planes.
Spirit Airlines has filed for bankruptcy twice in less than a year.

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Airbnb rival Sonder Holdings to file for bankruptcy after Marriott ends partnership

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JW Marriott Residences at Reston Station

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