A wildfire, a construction nightmare and $80K monthly rent pushed Marmalade Cafe into bankruptcy

The brunch chain joins FAT Brands and a major Carl’s Jr. franchisee in a growing wave of California restaurant bankruptcies in 2026.

A wildfire, a construction nightmare and $80K monthly rent pushed Marmalade Cafe into bankruptcy

The brunch chain joins FAT Brands and a major Carl’s Jr. franchisee in a growing wave of California restaurant bankruptcies in 2026.

— EmilyAnn Jackman, Advance Local Express Desk, AL.com

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