Can Compass Coffee find its way after Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing?

The move follows sustained losses, declining sales and high-profile lawsuits against the Washington D.C.-based coffee chain, which is seeking to restructure with store closure likely – but a major investor could yet come to the rescue

Compass Coffee’s Adams Morgan café in Washington, D.C. | Photo credit: Compass Coffee

The move follows sustained losses, declining sales and high-profile lawsuits against the Washington, DC-based coffee chain, which is seeking to restructure with store closures – but founder hints a major investor could yet come to the rescue

Compass Coffee has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy following a period of sustained sales decline, mounting debts and lawsuits over missed payments to landlords and vendors. 

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