Pioneering California-Based Pizza Chain Files For Chapter 11 Bankruptcy — It Operates Over 100 Locations Nationwide

The beloved local pizza chain, founded by the brother of former tennis star Michael Chang and previously supported by [NBA star](https://secretlosangeles.com/luka-doncic-first-mural-in-la/) Kevin Durant, has filed for bankruptcy amid ongoing store closure, as reported by *Business Insider.* Little Brown Box Pizza, the parent company of Pieology, sought Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection last week, reporting assets of $100,000 to $1 million and liabilities ranging from $1 million to $10 million, with over 200 creditors listed. Founded in 2011, Pieology aimed to make America’s most crave-worthy food both affordable and interactive, according to a news release. The restaurant allows customers to create their own stone-fired pizzas, choosing from four crusts, six sauces, and over 35 toppings. At its peak, it operated over 200 U.S. locations before the pandemic. By the end of 2024, however, *Restaurant Business* reports that the number had dropped to 103, with sales declining nearly 11%. Source: https://secretlosangeles.com/little-brown-box-pizza-bankruptcy/