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Chuck E. Cheese's

Emerging Brands

Even as dining rooms fully open, Chuck E. Cheese doubles down on virtual concept Pasqually’s

 By Heather Lalley on Jun. 07, 2021

The food-and-games operator recently hired a senior executive to work on growing the delivery-only pizza brand.

Financing

Chuck E. Cheese parent emerges from bankruptcy protection

 By Heather Lalley on Jan. 05, 2021

CEC Entertainment says it has cleared more than $705 million in debt from its balance sheet in the Chapter 11 process.

Leadership

Top newsmakers of 2020

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 21, 2020

The humans, “innovations” and creepy things that sopped up headline ink for the restaurant industry this year.

Operations

What will Chuck E. Cheese look like post-bankruptcy?

By Heather Lalley on Oct. 05, 2020

Expect the food-and-games chain to be more focused on tech and at-home experiences as it navigates the most challenging period in its history, CEC Entertainment’s CEO says.

Financing

Chuck E. Cheese creditors say the company is moving too quickly on a sale

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 29, 2020

CEC Entertainment’s unsecured creditors say the company’s lenders are pushing a quick sale that would result in an artificially low price.

Operations

Chuck E. Cheese's new bankruptcy woe: What to do with 7 billion paper prize tickets

By Heather Lalley on Sep. 16, 2020

The food-and-games chain’s parent, CEC Entertainment, has asked a bankruptcy court to approve the $2.3 million price tag to destroy tickets that have gone unused due to the pandemic.

Financing

Chuck E. Cheese’s owner gets a $200M lifeline

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 09, 2020

Owner CEC Entertainment received the OK to get financing that will carry it through the bankruptcy process.

Operations

Bankrupt Chuck E. Cheese beefs up its Pasqually's Pizza concept

By Heather Lalley on Jul. 08, 2020

The delivery-only brand is now available via DoorDash and has new menu items to appeal to “more mature taste preferences,” the chain said.

Operations

The long and dizzying ride that led to Chuck E. Cheese's bankruptcy

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 26, 2020

The fun-and-food chain offered plenty of action off-stage in its 43-year history.

Financing

Chuck E. Cheese faced more than 50 landlord lawsuits

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 26, 2020

CEC Entertainment said it filed for bankruptcy protection to stop those actions. RB’s The Bottom Line explains why this might be a sign of things to come.

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