Pinstripes, the Illinois-based entertainment venue combining dining, bowling, and bocce, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy after accumulating approximately $143 million in debt. The company announced the closure of 10 stores but secured $3.8 million in financing to keep eight locations running while seeking a buyer.
Locations Remaining Open
Despite the financial restructuring, Pinstripes will continue operations at eight venues. These include Bethesda, Maryland; Cleveland, Ohio; Edina, Minnesota; Washington, D.C.; Northbrook, Illinois; Oak Brook, Illinois; San Mateo, California; and South Barrington, Illinois. Management emphasized its commitment to providing hospitality and unique entertainment experiences at these sites.
Closed Locations
Ten Pinstripes locations shut their doors on September 8. These include sites in Overland Park, Kansas; Chicago, Illinois; Fort Worth and Houston, Texas; Norwalk, Connecticut; Paramus, New Jersey; Orlando and Miami, Florida; Walnut Creek, California; and Woodland Hills, California. The closures mark a significant contraction for the once fast-expanding brand.
Gift Cards and Customer Options
Gift cards will remain valid at the eight operating venues, but new cards will no longer be issued. Customers unable to access an open location can file claims online to recover unused balances, according to court documents. Details and claim options are available on the restructuring firm’s website.
Industry Context
Pinstripes joins a growing list of retailers and hospitality groups forced into bankruptcy this year, including Claire’s, At Home, Big Lots, Rite Aid, Bed Bath & Beyond, and JCPenney. Analysts point to shifting consumer spending, rising costs, and competitive pressures as common factors behind these closures.
The future of Pinstripes now depends on securing a buyer and navigating its restructuring process. For loyal customers, the brand’s continued presence in select cities provides some continuity, but the closures underscore the broader challenges facing the entertainment and retail industries in 2025.