A Schlotzsky’s franchisee in North Texas filed for bankruptcy after struggling with profitability and mounting financial obligations.
JPrieto Hospitality filed for bankruptcy protection November 5 in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas. The company, led by managing member Jorge Prieto, is seeking to reorganize its finances and continue operating its remaining restaurants.
According to Schlotzsky’s 2026 FDD, JPrieto operated eight restaurants at the end of 2025, with two additional franchise agreements terminated during the year. Meanwhile, the company’s bankruptcy filing identifies five restaurant locations in Fort Worth (two), Mansfield, Grand Prairie, and Cedar Hill…