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Applebee's Franchisee NRP Files Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

3/26/2026

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Neighborhood Restaurant Partners (NRP), a major Applebee's franchisee, filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy in Georgia with assets of $1–$10 million and liabilities over $10 million, including $13 million owed to Equity Bank.
Since 2015, NRP has closed nine restaurants in 2025 and five more recently.
Dine Brands plans to acquire NRP as a stalking-horse bidder to regain operational control.
Apple Tree Partners filed for bankruptcy to pause a legal dispute, raising biotech funding concerns.

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Neighborhood Restaurant Partners (NRP), a major Applebee's franchisee, filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy in Georgia with assets of $1–$10 million and liabilities over $10 million, including $13 million owed to Equity Bank.
Since 2015, NRP has closed nine restaurants in 2025 and five more recently.
Dine Brands plans to acquire NRP as a stalking-horse bidder to regain operational control.
Apple Tree Partners filed for bankruptcy to pause a legal dispute, raising biotech funding concerns.