Sam’s Diner of Maumee, Inc. has filed for bankruptcy protection. The popular Ohio-based diner aims to reorganize its business through the process while its regular operations continue under court supervision.
Sam’s Diner of Maumee, Inc. Files for Bankruptcy
According to PACER records, Sam’s Diner of Maumee, Inc. voluntarily filed a Chapter 11 bankruptcy petition in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Ohio. The filing further shows that the bankruptcy petition was submitted to the court on January 13, 2026. Naim C El-Khechen signed the petition before it was submitted.
Court records mention the Ohio diner’s filing as a Subchapter V case; an efficient version of Chapter 11 bankruptcy designed for small businesses. The petition classifies Sam’s Diner of Maumee, Inc. as a small business debtor under Chapter 11.
The filing lists the restaurant’s total noncontingent, liquidated debt at less than $3,424,000. This amount excludes debts owed to affiliates or insiders and will be adjusted on April 1, 2028, and every 3 years thereafter…