2025 brought a wave of bankruptcy filings across California, affecting businesses in industries ranging from real estate to food service. The filings spanned diverse sectors, including luxury homebuilding, skincare, pizza chains, and healthcare, as rising debt and financial pressures mounted.
11 California Companies That Filed for Bankruptcy in 2025
Eleven companies, including Rizo-Lopez Foods, Brooke Rodd Designs, LLC, Savi Construction, LLC, and others, filed bankruptcy this year. The roundup outlines reasons for the filings, with rising debts being a common factor across industries. Further details, including the current state of the California businesses, are discussed here:
1. Try Trout and Industrial, LLC
- When: August 27, 2025
- Filing Type: Chapter 11
- Bankruptcy Court: U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of California
The Truckee-based real estate holding company filed for bankruptcy as it seeks to reorganize its operations. Under Chapter 11, Try Trout and Industrial, LLC planned to continue working as Try Trout and Industrial, LLC.
As per the court filings, the real estate company expected to have funds to pay nearly 49 unsecured creditors. The petition by Try Trout and Industrial, LLC listed assets between $50 million and $100 million and liabilities between $10 million and $50 million.
The case stays active for the real estate business in the bankruptcy case as attorney William M. Noall represents Try Trout and Industrial, LLC.
2. Rizo-Lopez Foods
- When: September 15, 2025
- Filing Type: Chapter 11
- Bankruptcy Court: U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of California
Nearly a year after the FDA halted its production, Rizo-Lopez Foods filed for bankruptcy proceedings. The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California issued a consent decree to the California dairy producer in the fall of 2024 for a listeria outbreak, which led to hospitalizations across states and two deaths.
Rizo-Lopez Foods submitted a bankruptcy petition in September this year to start afresh by restructuring its finances and developing a reorganization plan. Court filings show the dairy producer listed between 50 and 99 creditors. Total assets were listed between $10,000,001 and $50 million, whereas liabilities were somewhere between $50,000,001 and $100 million.
The case stays active for Rizo-Lopez Foods with a hearing for an order authorizing post-petition debtor-in-possession financing. The hearing is scheduled for December 30, 2025.
Rizo Lopez Foods, Inc. has been offering Mexican-style cheeses and creams for more than 30 years. Based in Modesto, California, the family business yearly sells around 15 million pounds of cheese.
3. Hudson 1702, LLC
- When: October 22, 2025
- Filing Type: Chapter 11
- Bankruptcy Court: U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware
Los Angeles-based Hudson 1702, LLC filed for bankruptcy in October 2025. The real estate firm took this step in its attempt to reorganize finances under the guidance of the court.
Hudson 1702, LLC stated that it had assets and liabilities somewhere between $100,000,001 and $500 million. The total number of creditors of the real estate firm was around 49.
The bankruptcy case continues for Hudson 1702, LLC in the court, as statements of financial affairs were recently submitted on December 15.
4. Supra National Express, Inc.
- When: October 28, 2025
- Filing Type: Chapter 11
- Bankruptcy Court: U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California
Supra National Express, Inc. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in October, citing significant equipment-related debt. The logistics and transportation company from California filed a 28-page petition in the court to readjust its surging debts while operations continued as usual.
The filing had then mentioned Daimler Chrysler among the largest creditors of Supra National Express, Inc. De Lage Landen was another creditor of the California-based transportation firm. The company owed the creditors over $2.1 million for surrendered tractors and more than $1.1 million for other returned vehicles, respectively.
The Chapter 11 case of Supra National Express, Inc. is currently active in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California.
Since its establishment in 2009, Supra National Express, Inc. has been offering logistics and transportation services as a private company. The company from Carson delivers port operations, warehousing, and drayage for the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles. As of now, it handles more than 100 trucks and 400 chassis.
5. Brooke Rodd Designs, LLC
- When: November 11, 2025
- Filing Type: Chapter 11
- Bankruptcy Court: U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California
Brooke Rodd Designs, LLC, filed for voluntary bankruptcy process in November. The lifestyle and fashion retail business from Santa Monica took this step amid a significant gap between its assets and liabilities. Through a court-supervised restructuring, the California-based pizza chain aims to address its financial obligations.
The assets of Brooke Rodd Designs, LLC, as shown in the court filings, were listed between $100,000 and $500,000. Whereas, the liabilities of the lifestyle and fashion retail business were somewhere between $500,000 and $1 million. The Santa Monica retailer owed roughly 49 creditors in total.
As of now, the Chapter 11 case continues for Brooke Rodd Designs, LLC in the court.
Owned by designer Brooke Rodd, the retail business was a result of her cross-country move and a reality TV show win. Rodd had earlier worked in the photography and music industries.
6. Valley of the Sun Cosmetics, LLC
- When: November 18, 2025
- Filing Type: Chapter 11
- Bankruptcy Court: U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California
The skincare and haircare company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, allowing it to continue operating while restructuring its debt. Valley of the Sun Cosmetics, LLC made a voluntary filing in the court this November.
As per details shared in the petition, the Gardena, California-based personal care product manufacturing company was represented by Attorney Matthew Abbasi from Abbasi Law Corporation.
The bankruptcy case continues for Valley of the Sun Cosmetics, LLC in the court.
The California-based business offers personal care items, such as hair care products, cosmetics, vitamins, and natural skin care products. Some of the brands under Valley of the Sun Cosmetics include Hollywood Style, Mochi Smooshi, Bee Organic, Spanish Garden, and Romeo Juliet.
7. Savi Construction, LLC
- When: November 26, 2025
- Filing Type: Chapter 11
- Bankruptcy Court: U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of California
Savi Construction, LLC decided to proceed with a Chapter 11 bankruptcy to clear off its rising debts through a restructuring plan. The general contractor from California submitted a voluntary petition under Subchapter V to initiate the proceedings.
As per the filing details, Savi Construction, LLC had both assets and liabilities in the range of $100,001 to $1,000,000. The California-based business had submitted a list of the 20 largest unsecured creditors as well.
The Chapter 11 case is currently active in the court for the general contractor.
The California-based general contractor was earlier known as Solutions Ramirez LLC. Savi Construction, LLC provides residential and commercial construction, along with remodeling and other services.
8. Sky-Frame, Inc.
- When: December 6, 2025
- Filing Type: Chapter 11
- Bankruptcy Court: U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California
The luxury glass making company voluntarily filed for bankruptcy to restructure its growing debts. Fluctuating revenues over the past three years, large trade credit claims, and multiple legal disputes were other issues that led to the Chapter 11 filing by Sky-Frame, Inc.
The petition of the L.A.-based building solutions company mentioned to have roughly $6.1 million in personal property assets and $9.16 million in liabilities. Sky-Frame’s petition further listed cash on hand, inventory, and equipment among its assets, along with several leases.
The case continues for Sky-Frame, Inc. in the bankruptcy proceedings under Subchapter V. A creditors’ meeting will take place on December 29 at 9:00 AM via telephone.
Sky-Frame, Inc. designs and manufactures frameless sliding windows and doors. Its specialization is in high-precision glass and glazing systems. Inclined glass panels, flush indoor-outdoor transitions, frameless sliding systems, and pivot doors are some of the offerings of the California business.
9. Pieology
- When: December 8, 2025
- Filing Type: Chapter 11
- Bankruptcy Court: U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California
The Chapter 11 filing by Pieology, which is operated by The Little Brown Box Pizza LLC, was prompted by a rise in debts. Through a court supervised restructuring process, the pizza chain from California attempted to meet debtor obligations.
Attorney Belinda M. Vega of Venable LLP submitted a motion for joint administration on behalf of the pizza restaurant chain. This hinted at another bankruptcy filing, possibly by an affiliate or subsidiary of The Little Brown Box Pizza, LLC.
Pieology’s Chapter 11 case continues as the bankruptcy court granted its application for shortened notice, with a hearing scheduled for January 6, 2026.
Founded in 2011 by Carl Chang, the popular pizza restaurant chain currently operates in Canada, China, Mexico, Spain, and the U.K. Patrons often stop by the California-based pizza spot for individual, artisan-style ‘build your own’ pizzas.
10. Oroville Hospital
- When: December 8, 2025
- Filing Type: Chapter 11
- Bankruptcy Court: U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of California
The 63-year-old healthcare facility from California’s Butte County initiated a voluntary Chapter 11 process to readjust its operations after facing a financial strain. Oroville Hospital hoped to keep serving patients in the county while the restructuring proceeded under the court’s supervision.
The California-based company sought to use a court-supervised transaction with a partner having the necessary resources and operating experience to invest in the hospital. Along with this, the community hospital aimed to maintain its mission for the stakeholders’ benefit.
Oroville Hospital continues to appear in the bankruptcy case as the proceedings continue in the court.
The community hospital serves Butte County patients and those from nearby places with personalized health care. Oroville Hospital’s services cover childbirth, cancer treatment, orthopedic surgery, and primary care.
11. Howard’s Appliances, Inc.
- When: December 10, 2025
- Filing Type: Chapter 11
- Bankruptcy Court: U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware
Howard’s Appliances initiated Chapter 11 bankruptcy earlier this month. The decision came days after the 80-year-old appliance retailer had shuttered its Southern California stores on December 6. Tariffs and weak consumer spending were some reasons cited for the filing.
Prior to this, on April 7, 2025, the appliance retailer was acquired by S5 Equity, a Newport Beach-based company. Peter Boutros, the CEO of Howard’s Appliances, had then hoped the acquisition would support its turnaround.
Howard’s Appliances, Inc. is still meeting the court requirements in the active bankruptcy case.
Founded in 1946, the retailer provides appliances, TVs, mattresses, and other products across Southern California. Interior designers, industry professionals, and homeowners are some of the customer groups of Howard’s Appliances.
These 11 bankruptcies reflect a common aspect of growing financial strain for California-based businesses. As the cases are still active, the coming months will determine if the reorganization goals are met or the businesses face liquidation.
