American Grille with Sushi, LLC, the Florida company behind restaurant LYNQ, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on October 14. The Florida restaurant describes itself as a destination for global cuisine, music, and social gatherings. Court records show that its liabilities exceed its assets while the restaurant faces several unsecured creditor claims.
Note: Chapter 11 allows businesses to reorganize their debts while continuing operations under court supervision. A Chapter 11 filing does not necessarily mean that a business is closing. For additional information, readers are encouraged to contact the business directly.
What the Court Filing Shows
Court records, as available on the PACER database, show that the restaurant submitted its Chapter 11 bankruptcy petition on October 14. The records show that the petition was signed by managing member Chris K. Whitaker. Attorney Jonathan Bierfeld of Martin Law Firm is representing the restaurant in the case.
The records show an imbalance in the company’s assets and liabilities. Through this filing, the restaurant seeks to reorganize its finances under court supervision.
Case-Related Details
Court records show the company submitted a summary of its assets and liabilities. Its assets are estimated between $0 and $50,000. Meanwhile, its liabilities are estimated between $500,000 and $1 million.
The restaurant’s filing also includes a list of its largest unsecured creditors. The filing lists the Small Business Administration, Unique Funding Solutions LLC, Headway Capital LLC, and Spartan Business Solutions LLC among the restaurant’s largest unsecured creditors.
The filing indicates that no funds will be available for distribution to unsecured creditors after administrative expenses are paid. A summary of the Chapter 11 petition is here:
- Filing Date: October 14, 2026
- Court and Jurisdiction: U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Florida
- Type of Filing: Active, Voluntary Petition
- Chapter: 11
- Case Number: 2:26-bk-02631
- Estimated Assets: Between $0 and $50,000
- Estimated Liabilities: Between $500,000 and $1 million
- Estimated Creditors: Between 1 and 49
About the Company
American Grille with Sushi, LLC operates as LYNQ, a restaurant that describes itself as a destination for global cuisine, music, and social gatherings. Its legal business name is American Grille with Sushi, LLC, which is a Florida limited liability company. The restaurant opened in May 2017 on Summerlin Road in Fort Myers and brings together American dishes, seafood, sushi, and other international flavors.
The menu includes sushi, seafood, burgers, wings, tacos, ramen, and other dishes. It also serves vegan dishes and gluten-free selections.
American Grille with Sushi, LLC’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing highlights the financial challenges facing the restaurant. It allows the restaurant to pursue a reorganization of its debts as the case proceeds through bankruptcy court.
