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.
No partner or subsidiary of Sam’s Diner of Maumee, Inc. has a pending case in the court.
Restaurant Background
Sam’s Diner of Maumee is known locally for its broad, crowd-pleasing menu. The Maumee diner serves classic American fare including breakfast staples, comfort food, and sandwiches. The menu also includes Mediterranean-inspired dishes.
Some menu highlights at the Maumee, Ohio-based restaurant include breakfast burrito, egg sandwich croissant, gyro sandwich, rib eye steak sandwich, roast beef club, and BBQ burger.
Proceedings So Far
According to the filing details, attorney Eric R. Neuman of Diller and Rice, LLC, is representing Sam’s Diner of Maumee, Inc. in the case, which submitted a petition for a fee of $1,738. Court records add that the U.S. Trustee entered the case on January 13 and asked to receive all court filings.
Below mentioned are other important details in the Chapter 11 case of the Ohio restaurant:
- Filing Date: January 13, 2026
- Court and Jurisdiction: U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Ohio
- Type of Filing: Active, Voluntary Petition, Subchapter V
- Chapter: 11
- Case Number: 3:26-bk-30057
- Estimated Assets: $50,001 – $100,000
- Estimated Liabilities: $500,001 – $1 million
- Reason for Filing: Reorganize business under court supervision
As of now, Sam’s Diner of Maumee, Inc. owes roughly 49 creditors in total. Funds will be available for distribution to unsecured creditors, as noted in the filing.
Documents filed with the court include a list of the 20 largest unsecured creditors’ claims and are not insiders. A summary of assets and liabilities, list of equity security holders, corporate ownership statement, and statement of financial affairs were also filed by Sam’s Diner of Maumee, Inc. Schedules A/B, D, G, and H were submitted as well.
The diner must submit its Chapter 11 Subchapter V reorganization plan by April 13, 2026. The filing sets the stage for the diner to outline its restructuring strategy in the coming months.
