Garden Fresh was founded in 1978 in San Diego, expanding across the US with over 23 locations in Florida. Lady Lake Sweet Tomatoes Locations (2) Sweet Tomatoes in 32159 at 358 US-27. Sweet Tomatoes in 33027 at 15901 Pines Blvd. Hollywood Sweet Tomatoes Locations (2) Sweet Tomatoes in 33020-7122 at 2906 Oakwood Blvd.

'We also intend to provide a sustainable re-use of the equipment that will make a difference for other restaurants who have been incredibly challenged as a result of the pandemic,' she said in the release. Sweet Tomatoes in 33912-1632 at 14094 S Tamiami Trl. Leslie Gladstone, Trustee of the Bankruptcy who also serves as an officer of the National Association of Bankruptcy Trustees, said the goal of the auction is to help the chain's creditors recover some of their money. Our aim with online auctions is to ensure that quality items don't end up in a landfill - but instead allows for sustainable repurposing that not only makes economic sense but will provide a positive outcome for surviving restaurant operators who can benefit from this liquidation,' Neal Sherman, president of TAGeX Brands, which operates RestaurantEquipment.Bid. 'Garden Fresh's bankruptcy is an early sign of the challenges to come for the restaurant industry in the wake of COVID-19. RestaurantEquipment.Bid is auctioning all equipment and contents now through June 30.

It is the largest restaurant bankruptcy and liquidation as a result of the pandemic, according to a company press release. Garden Fresh Restaurants LLC, which owns Souplantation and Sweet Tomatoes, has filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy protection and is liquidating all assets. The buffet-style brands, which had 4,400 employees, weren't able to survive the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and permanently closed all 97 restaurants and three distribution centers in early May.

Sweet tomatoes