
B. Riley-Backed Franchise Group Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Bryant Riley, chairman of B. Riley Financial, expressed deep regret over the collapse of Franchise Group Inc., a company in which B. Riley held a significant stake following a $2.8 billion buyout. The bankruptcy of Franchise Group resulted in a $120 million impairment for B. Riley, adding to previous writedowns of up to $370 million.
