Anatolia, Inc. has voluntarily initiated Chapter 11 proceedings in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Tennessee. Case records show that the company is doing business as Anatolia Turkish Restaurant. Opened in July 2003, Anatolia Turkish Restaurant serves Turkish cuisine, including shish kabobs, seafood and vegetarian dishes.
Note: Chapter 11 allows businesses to reorganize their debts while continuing operations under court supervision. Anatolia, Inc. has filed for Chapter 11 subchapter V, which provides a streamlined Chapter 11 process for qualifying small business debtors. A Chapter 11 filing does not necessarily mean that a business is closing. For additional information, readers are encouraged to contact the business directly.
Anatolia, Inc. Files for Bankruptcy
Court records on the PACER database show that the company submitted its petition on October 9. The records classify Anatolia, Inc. as a small business debtor, adding that it is proceeding using a Subchapter V filing.
Anatolia Turkish Restaurant has been offering a range of traditional Turkish cuisine since 2003. Its website shows that the company offers seafood specialties, shish kabobs, and vegetarian dishes. Brothers Huseyin and Harun Ustunkaya founded the restaurant.
The records show that these two affiliated entities have also made their individual filings in the court:
- Chateau West End Inc.
- Saka Inc.
Highlights from the Petition
Case records show that Anatolia, Inc. submitted a list of creditors with the largest unsecured claims. These creditors include Alliance Funding Group, Hanmi Bank, Financial Pacific Leasing Inc., Youlend, and others.
The petition’s list of equity security holders identifies Huseyin Ustunkaya as holding 51% of the company’s equity and Harun Ustunkaya as holding 49%.
A summary of the Chapter 11 petition is shared here:
- Filing Date: October 9, 2026
- Court and Jurisdiction: U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Tennessee
- Type of Filing: Active, Voluntary Petition
- Chapter: 11, Subchapter V
- Case Number: 3:26-bk-04929
- Estimated Assets: Between $1,000,001 and $10 million
- Estimated Liabilities: Between $1,000,001 and $10 million
- Estimated Creditors: 1-49
Recent Restaurant Bankruptcy Filings
Several restaurant businesses have moved toward bankruptcy protection in recent months.
Boathouse Oyster Bar, Inc. submitted its petition on September 25. The records showed that the seafood restaurant and bar faced many unsecured creditors’ claims. The Destin Harbor-based establishment has been offering its services for around 30 years.
On September 5, a Japanese restaurant sought Chapter 11 protection in New York. Filing records showed that its estimated range of liabilities outpaced its assets range. Zeppin Ramen & Temaki has been serving a 15-course chef’s-choice omakase.
Zytoun Gourmet Mediterranean, Inc. initiated a Chapter 11 filing on June 19. Case records showed that the waterfront restaurant’s liabilities outweighed its assets. The San Diego-based restaurant is known for its Mediterranean range of items.
Tampa-based Baylie’s Square Incorporated commenced bankruptcy proceedings on June 11. Court records showed that the company operates as The Grill At Morris Bridge. Offerings of the dining restaurant include upscale American food items.
While Anatolia, Inc. is the new addition to this list, its operations are expected to continue as normal under court guidance.
