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Encanto Restaurants files Chapter 11 bankruptcy, YUM Brands terminates licenses

Puerto Rico franchise operator Encanto Restaurants has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

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Encanto Restaurants reported total debt of $123.9 million, which is four times its total assets valued at $29.8 million. [1] Encanto Restaurants voluntarily filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Puerto Rico. [2] Over 2000 employees lost jobs following the closure of most Encanto restaurant operations across Puerto Rico. [3] All KFC, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut locations operated by Encanto Restaurants closed on 2 November 2026. [4] Approximately 2700 to 3000 Puerto Rican workers lost employment following Encanto Restaurants' closure and bankruptcy filing. [5] Banco Popular de Puerto Rico is the largest creditor, owed $85 million under a secured lending arrangement. [6]
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  1. Encanto Restaurants reported total debt of $123.9 million, which is four times its total assets valued at $29.8 million. · NotiCel - La verdad como es - Noticias de Puerto Rico - NOTICEL -
  2. Encanto Restaurants voluntarily filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Puerto Rico. · NotiCel - La verdad como es - Noticias de Puerto Rico - NOTICEL -
  3. Over 2000 employees lost jobs following the closure of most Encanto restaurant operations across Puerto Rico. · Caribbean Business
  4. All KFC, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut locations operated by Encanto Restaurants closed on 2 November 2026. · NotiCel - La verdad como es - Noticias de Puerto Rico - NOTICEL -
  5. Approximately 2700 to 3000 Puerto Rican workers lost employment following Encanto Restaurants' closure and bankruptcy filing. · NotiCel - La verdad como es - Noticias de Puerto Rico - NOTICEL -
  6. Banco Popular de Puerto Rico is the largest creditor, owed $85 million under a secured lending arrangement. · Caribbean Business
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