801 Chophouse parent company files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

The individual restaurants are not affected by the parent company's bankruptcy filing.

Apr. 17, 2026 at 1:40pm

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A close-up, photorealistic image of a single, polished steak knife resting on a clean, white background, symbolizing the core of the 801 Chophouse brand and the challenges facing the restaurant industry.The bankruptcy filing of the 801 Chophouse parent company underscores the ongoing pressures facing the restaurant industry, but the brand's individual locations remain resilient.Kansas City Today

The parent company of the high-end 801 Chophouse steakhouse chain has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in order to restructure its debt. However, the individual 801 Chophouse restaurants themselves are not part of the bankruptcy filing and will continue operating as normal.

Why it matters

The 801 Chophouse brand is known for its upscale dining experience, and the parent company's bankruptcy filing highlights the ongoing challenges facing the restaurant industry, including rising costs, tightening credit, and uneven post-pandemic dining patterns.

The details

801 Restaurant Group filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on April 10 in the Kansas Bankruptcy Court. The company cited rising costs, tightening credit, and uneven post-pandemic dining patterns as the reasons behind the filing. However, the company stated that the individual 801 Chophouse, 801 Fish, and 801 Local restaurants are not part of the bankruptcy and will continue operating as normal, except for two locations that had closed prior to the filing.

  • 801 Restaurant Group filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on April 10, 2026.
  • Two 801 Chophouse locations had closed prior to the bankruptcy filing.

The players

801 Restaurant Group

The parent company that owns and operates the 801 Chophouse, 801 Fish, and 801 Local restaurant chains.

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The takeaway

The 801 Chophouse parent company's bankruptcy filing underscores the ongoing challenges facing the restaurant industry, but the brand's individual locations are expected to continue operating as normal, highlighting the resilience of the 801 Chophouse concept even in the face of broader economic pressures.