Local fan raises funds to ‘have a local voice’ in the future of the entertainment-based concept
The parent company of Casa Bonita, a Mexican restaurant known for its indoor cliff-diving shows other entertainment features, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
The Lakewood, Colo. restaurant, owned by Phoenix-based Summit Family Restaurants, had been closed since the start of the pandemic, and recently had been losing more than $10,000 per week, according to an income statement in its bankruptcy filing.
The filing shows that the company owes about $355,000 in rent and about $175,000 in payroll taxes. It also received federal Paycheck Protection Program loans of totaling nearly $1.6 million and a Small Business Administration Economic Injury Disaster Loan of $150,000.
Yes, of Course Someone Already Started a Casa Bonita GoFundMe
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Casa Bonita, we all know and love it!
It s a local iconic restaurant we grew up having our childhood birthdays at. And they filed Chapter 11 Bankruptcy on April 6.
Casa Bonita hasn’t been open since spring of 2020 due to COVID-19 pandemic restrictions, which is starting to worry some local Casa Bonita fans.
This group of Casa Bonita fans started a GoFundMe to help raise money to hopefully re-open the Lakewood restaurant.
According to the GoFundMe, based on how much you donate you will receive memorabilia!
Sopapilla Level: $25 – Save Casa Bonita sticker
Chocolate Bandito Level: $50 – Save Casa Bonita enamel pin
Deluxe Meal Level: $100 – Save Casa Bonita t-shirt
Casa Bonita Bankruptcy: Locals Raise Money to Save Denver Restaurant of South Park Fame
On 4/12/21 at 4:36 AM EDT
Having closed its doors for more than a year due to COVID, Colorado s Casa Bonita restaurant has filed for bankruptcy with locals rushing to save the cultural and historic icon.
The Denver restaurant was famously the subject of a 2003 South Park episode, which is said to have been based on the crew s memories of going there as children.
Written and directed by series co-founder Trey Parker, the episode revolves around Kyle s birthday at the Mexican-themed restaurant and Cartman s plans to arrange for Butters to go missing.
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It also would protect the restaurant from recent attempts to buy out its lease, he added. Known for its kitschy decor, cliff divers and questionable food, Casa Bonita hasn’t been open in more than a year due to the pandemic. Last month, the owners reposted the
venue’s website with a vague note telling people to check back soon for details on its reopening plans. Since then, there have been no additional details.
Novick says he’s concerned about a reopening effort when the owners are struggling and starting from scratch to hire all new management and staff.
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