Valley Juice, LLC, the famous operator of franchisees to the Jamba Juice locations, has officially declared bankruptcy under Chapter 11 protection. The filing comes after the company reported liabilities totaling tens of millions of dollars.
The filing is an indication of an effort to reorganize operations, negotiate with creditors, and perhaps salvage some of the business, as opposed to liquidating it at once.
Valley Juice, LLC Under Chapter 11 Proceedings
Valley Juice, LLC, at 6800 Koll Center Parkway, Suite 100, Pleasanton, CA 94566, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on October 8, 2025. The company operates over 20 franchise locations for Jamba Juice in the San Francisco Bay Area.
The case was filed at the California Northern Bankruptcy Court under the case number 4:25-bk-41876 and is being represented by attorney Chris D. Kuhner from Kornfield Nyberg Bendes Kuhner & Little.
Valley Juice cited pandemic-related challenges, including reduced customer traffic and high lease costs, as key factors in its financial struggles.
The company reported a list of 100-199 creditors with liabilities of $10,000,001 to $50 million. The worth of assets at $500,001 to $1 million is significantly lower than the liabilities. A creditor meeting is being scheduled for November 10, 2025, and a claim deadline till Feb 9, 2026, according to PacerMonitor.
Valley Juice’s Chapter 11 filing highlights the ongoing financial pressures facing beverage franchises in the Bay Area. Having significant liabilities, the company is currently trying to reorganize. Key upcoming events, such as the creditor meeting and claim deadlines, will decide whether Valley Juice can successfully reorganize or must close.
