A popular coffee shop now files an unexpected bankruptcy in Colorado after 14 years in business due to the linger effects of the pandemic.
Switchback Coffee Roasters in Colorado Springs, Colorado, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Monday after nearly a decade and a half of serving its local community.
Brandon DelGrosso and a friend launched an independent coffee roastery in 2010, driven by a desire to introduce specialty coffee to the people of Colorado Springs.
Their journey wasn’t easy, but they’ve found immense satisfaction in building a strong connection with their community.
“While there were already some great local roasters, we felt a lack of emphasis on exploring the nuances of acidity and the true potential that coffee had,” DelGrosso told The Street.
“With determination, we acquired a small eight-pound roaster and set up operations in a garage, focusing on roasting for our immediate circle of family and friends.”
Switchback Coffee’s dedication to quality earned them a Bronze award from the Colorado Springs Independent, showcasing their potential as a rising star in the coffee scene.
Today, the company has expanded to include two cafes in addition to their original roastery.
The company’s commitment to quality has earned them a national following, with their beans being sold across the country.
Their dedication to excellence has been recognized by industry experts, with Reader’s Digest even naming Switchback the best coffee in Colorado.
Of the many coffee shops the magazine tested in the state, its judges picked Switchback Coffee Roasters because it roasts on-site, has one origin source, and is committed to the community.
Switchback Coffee Roasters even offered a pay-what-you-can policy for their drip coffee.
The COVID-19 pandemic dealt a devastating blow to the restaurant industry, forcing dining establishments to close their doors as people were advised to stay home.
Many successful businesses faced immense challenges, struggling to survive or, in some cases, being forced to shut down completely.
Still, many eateries have been trying to bounce back from the mountain of debt they accumulated during the pandemic.
Unfortunately, some businesses just could not afford the added expenses.
Switchback filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on August 19 in US Bankruptcy Court for the District of Colorado.
The company reported having $50,000 to $100,000 in assets and $500,000 to $1 million in liabilities, according to the official documents.
In the filing, the company said that funds would be available for unsecured creditors.
Switchback also noted that its assets “include perishable goods or assets that could quickly deteriorate or lose value without attention.”
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A massive rental company with 34k locations now shuts down its operations after filing for bankruptcy and 22 years in business.
Users of movie rental company Redbox were left saddened after it was announced that it would be shutting down operations.
The announcement comes after the rental company’s parent company, Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
According to court documents obtained by the Washington Post, the Connecticut-based company claimed to be one billion dollars in debt.
As a result, Redbox, which was a staple of many grocery stores including Walgreens, and CVS will be shuttered.
Many fans took to social media to express how upset they were with the loss.
“I knew it was coming, sadly,” UltraVada wrote in a post on X, formerly Twitter.
“It was inevitable,” a second person mourned.
“I knew this would happen when I heard they filed for Bankruptcy but its still sad to hear. I have a lot of fun memories of Redbox,” a third person lamented.
“I still don’t think this will be or ever be the end of physical media as we do still get remasters of some movies in 4k/Bluray.”
One person revealed that they had forgotten the rental service had existed.
Some users were not surprised by the announcement.
“Not surprised since nobody really rents videos anymore with the rise of streaming and what not,” one user admitted.
“Also kinda remember getting into a feud with them on here.”
One user also pointed out that the last remaining Blockbuster, located in Bend, Oregon, managed to outlive Redbox.
Redbox was acquired by Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment (CSSE) in 2022 and became one of the company’s flagship video-on-demand streaming services.
At its peak, CSSE operated more than 20,000 DVD rental kiosks across the country.
The company’s filing means that the company’s more than 1,000 employees will be laid off, per The Wall Street Journal.
It was also reported by Deadline that many employees at CSSE hadn’t received their paychecks and had medical benefits cut in late June.
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