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A wildfire, a construction nightmare and $80K monthly rent pushed Marmalade Cafe into bankruptcy

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The brunch chain joins FAT Brands and a major Carl's Jr. franchisee in a growing wave of California restaurant bankruptcies in 2026.

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    A wildfire, a construction nightmare and $80K monthly rent pushed Marmalade Cafe into bankruptcy (opens MLive)

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    The brunch chain joins FAT Brands and a major Carl's Jr. franchisee in a growing wave of California restaurant bankruptcies in 2026.

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