Better Bath Better Body LLC has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy after more than a decade in business. The company is known for its bath and wellness products for relaxation, bathing, and personal care.
Court filings point to financial strain, including a significant gap between assets and liabilities and limited cash on hand.
Better Bath Better Body LLC Files for Chapter 11
The personal care and bath products retailer based in Louisville, Kentucky began the proceedings on June 3, 2026.
Founded in 2015, the company manufactures and sells a range of bath and personal care products. Its product line includes bath soaks, foot soaks, shower tablets, and sitz soaks. The website also mentions bulk items, such as Pink Himalayan salt and Epsom Salt.
Case filings show that Better Bath Better Body LLC has qualified as a small business debtor. In addition, it has decided to move forward using a Subchapter V Chapter 11 filing.
This filing type generally allows small businesses to complete their bankruptcy requirements in the court in a faster and cost-effective manner.
What Led to the Filing
Case filings on PACER show a document titled “Resolution of the Manager and Sole Member of Better Bath Better Body LLC.” According to it, company owner Jason Clegg is the authorized representative in the case.
Explaining the reasons for the filing, the document cites a lack of sufficient assets on hand to fulfill its financial obligations. So, as per Clegg, it was in the best interest of the company and its creditors to move forward with a Chapter 11 process.
The document also states that attorney Charity S. Bird of law firm Kaplan Johnson Abate & Bird LLP is offering legal representation to the company.
Financial Details
The filings show the company’s liabilities significantly exceed its estimated assets. While liabilities are around $3.14 million, the assets are just over $232,742.
Better Bath Better Body LLC also listed around 20 of the largest unsecured creditors in its petition. These included Pawnee Leasing Corporation, Tricore Capital, OTC Industrial, and more.
Court filings indicate that after administrative expenses are paid, no funds will be available for the unsecured creditors.
The personal care and bath products company also submitted a statement of financial affairs. This document showed the changes in its gross revenue from 2024 to the filing date.
Other details from the Chapter 11 petition are listed here:
- Filing Date: June 3, 2026
- Court and Jurisdiction: U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Kentucky
- Type of Filing: Active, Voluntary Petition
- Chapter: 11, Subchapter V
- Case Number: 26-31525
- Estimated Assets: Between $100,001 and $500,000
- Estimated Liabilities: Between $1,000,001 and $10 million
- Estimated Creditors: Between 1 and 49
- Reason for Filing: Restructure business under court supervision
The latest filing outlines a large number of financial troubles facing the Louisville, Kentucky-based company. With the proceedings moving ahead, the company is expected to restructure and handle unsecured claims while continuing everyday activities.
