Primrose Candy Co. has filed for bankruptcy protection. Through this step, the candy manufacturing company seeks to reorganize its business while normal operations continue under the guidance of the court.
Primrose Candy Co. Voluntarily Files for Chapter 11
According to filings on PACER, Primrose Candy Co. submitted a Chapter 11 petition on January 27, 2026. The Chicago-based confectionery manufacturer made the voluntary filing in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Illinois.
Attorney David K. Welch of Burke, Warren, Mackay & Serritella, P.C. is legally representing the manufacturing company in court. Company president Jeff Puch signed the petition, court records show.
Company Background
Primrose Candy Co. is a family-owned confectionery manufacturer producing a broad range of candy products.The Chicago-based company originally began as a hard candy manufacturer.
Over the years, the company expanded its lineup to include caramel, coated popcorn, hard candies, chewy candies, and other confections.
Chapter 11 Filing Details
Attorney David K. Welch, on behalf of Primrose Candy Co., submitted the voluntary petition for a fee amount of $1,738.
Key details from the Chapter 11 filing include:
- Filing Date: January 27, 2026
- Court and Jurisdiction: U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Illinois
- Type of Filing: Active, Voluntary Petition
- Chapter: 11
- Case Number: 1:26-bk-01430
- Estimated Assets: $1,000,000,001-$10 million
- Estimated Liabilities: $10,000,000,001-$50 million
- Reason for Filing: Restructure debts under court supervision
Court filings show the company has between 100 and 199 creditors. Filings also indicate that funds will be available for distribution to unsecured creditors.
As part of first-day filings by the confectionery manufacturing company, attorney David K. Welch submitted a motion to extend the time to file schedules. According to filing details, a hearing for this request will take place on February 3, 2026, at 01:00 PM.
The details further noted that while representing Primrose Candy Co., David K. Welch, also filed a motion for post-petition financing and using cash collateral. The court will hear these requests of the confectionery manufacturer on February 3, 2026, at 01:00 PM.
Other documents submitted by Primrose Candy Co. include a list of creditors who have the 20 largest unsecured claims and are not insiders and a corporate ownership statement.
The early filings reflect Primrose Candy Co.’s focus on continuing operations regardless of the troubles related to its debts. The February 3 hearings are expected to play a key role in determining the company’s next steps.
