Register Meat Company, Inc., an 82-year-old meat wholesaler, has officially stepped into bankruptcy proceedings. Through the court-supervised process, the company from Cottondale, Florida, aims to restructure its business. Operations are expected to continue without interruption during the process.
Why Did Register Meat Company, Inc. File for Chapter 11
Register Meat Company, Inc. filed for Chapter 11 under Subchapter V in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Florida. According to PACER records, the voluntary petition was filed by the meat wholesale company on January 6, 2026.
Attorney Michael Moody of Michael H. Moody Law, P.A., is legally representing the Florida-based company in the case. Al Kaempfer, the company’s authorized representative, signed the petition prior to filing.
The decision to proceed with a Chapter 11 Subchapter V process stems from Register Meat Company, Inc.’s attempts to restructure business operations and repay creditors. As of now, the meat wholesaler owes roughly 49 creditors in total.
Register Meat Company’s Background
Register Meat Company, Inc. was established 82 years ago by Sparks “Pappy” Register. Pappy began making smoked pork sausage in his kitchen, selling it door-to-door from a washtub. The meat product was a hit, leading to the creation of Register Meat Company.
The company has produced and sold its smoked pork sausage continuously since 1941. Today, Register Meat Company’s sausage is available in more than 1,000 grocery stores across the Southeast. The offices of the meat wholesale company are located in Cottondale, Florida, which is almost 17 miles from the Alabama border.
Case Details
The filing details show that Register Meat Company, Inc. is a small business debtor as defined in 11 U.S.C. § 101(51D). Based on the same, it is proceeding under Subchapter V of Chapter 11. Court records add that the meat wholesale company had not filed any bankruptcy case in the last eight years.
The filing notes that the company has $25,276 in perishable goods that could spoil quickly without proper handling.
- Filing Date: January 6, 2026
- Court and Jurisdiction: U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Florida
- Type of Filing: Active, Voluntary Petition, Subchapter V
- Chapter: 11
- Case Number: 26-50003-KKS
- Estimated Assets: $500,001-$1 million
- Estimated Liabilities: $100,001-$500,000
- Reason for Filing: Restructure business under court supervision
Among the documents submitted by attorney Michael Moody on behalf of Register Meat Company, Inc. are Schedules A/B, D, E/F, G, and H, along with a Summary of Assets and Liabilities.
The meat wholesaler also submitted a Statement of Financial Affairs and a list of creditors with the 20 largest unsecured claims.
As the Chapter 11 Subchapter V case progresses, Register Meat Company, Inc. will work to reorganize its finances while continuing normal operations.
