California Central Bankruptcy Court
Chapter 11
Judge:Theodor Albert
Case #: 8:25-bk-11186
Case Filed:May 01, 2025

TypeCorporation
Tax IDsubscribers only
# of Creditors1-49
Est. Assets$500,001 to $1 million
Est. Liabilities $1,000,001 to $10 million
Nature of Business Other
Nature of Debts Primarily Business

Debtor
Viva Libre Restaurant Concepts Inc.
18601 Yorba Linda Blvd
Yorba Linda, CA 92886-4136
Represented By
Christopher J Langley
Shioda Langley & Chang LLP
contact info
Last checked: never
U.S. Trustee
United States Trustee (SA)
411 W Fourth St., Suite 7160
Santa Ana, CA 92701
Represented By
Queenie K Ng
contact info


Docket last updated: 30 minutes ago
Monday, May 12, 2025
31 31 court Case Reassigned - Admin Order Reassigning Judge Only (batch) Mon 05/12 9:14 AM
In accordance with the Administrative Order 25-05 dated 5/5/2025, this case is hereby reassigned from Judge Theodor Albert to Judge Scott C Clarkson. (JL)
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Sunday, May 11, 2025
30 30 court BNC Certificate of Notice - PDF Document Sun 05/11 9:14 PM
BNC Certificate of Notice - PDF Document. Related [+] No. of Notices: 1. Notice Date 05/11/2025. (Admin.)
Related: [-] 28 Order on Motion to Use Cash Collateral (BNC-PDF)
29 29 court BNC Certificate of Notice - PDF Document Sun 05/11 9:14 PM
BNC Certificate of Notice - PDF Document. Related [+] No. of Notices: 1. Notice Date 05/11/2025. (Admin.)
Related: [-] 27 Order on Generic Motion (BNC-PDF)
Friday, May 09, 2025
28 28 order Use Cash Collateral (BNC-PDF) Fri 05/09 3:09 PM
Order Granting Emergency Motion For Authority To Continue Employee Compensation And Payroll Obligations In The Ordinary Course Of Business. IT IS ORDERED: The Motion is GRANTED on an INTERIM BASIS. The Debtor is authorized to USE CASH COLLATERAL on an INTERIM BASIS THROUGH JULY 15, 2025, in accordance with the budget attached to the Motion as Exhibit B. As adequate protection for the use of cash collateral, the Debtor shall: a. Grant replacement liens to the U.S. Small Business Administration equal to those held pre-petition; b. Make ongoing contractual payments to the U.S. Small Business Administration in its first lien position; c. Be current on the May 2025 rent payment to its commercial landlord by June 1, 2025. The Debtor shall file and serve an updated Motion with a new budget, reflecting actual income and including projections for a minimum of six months, at least fourteen (14) days prior to the final hearing. A FINAL HEARING on the MOTION is scheduled For JULY 15, 2025, AT 1:30 P.M. In Courtroom 5C Of The Above-Entitled Court, Located At 411 West Fourth Street, Santa Ana, California. (BNC-PDF) Related [+] Signed on 5/9/2025 (NB8)
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27 27 order X - Order (RE: Generic Motion) (BNC-PDF) Fri 05/09 2:59 PM
Order Granting Emergency Motion For Authority To Continue Employee Compensation And Payroll Obligations In The Ordinary Course Of Business. IT IS ORDERED: The Motion Is GRANTED. The Debtor Is Authorized To: a. Pay Pre-Petition Accrued Payroll And Payroll Related Taxes, And Any Related Fees OrExpenses As Incurred; b. Continue To Pay Post-Petition Payroll And Payroll Related Taxes, Any Related Fees OrExpenses, And Other Miscellaneous Business Expenses Within The Ordinary Course Of Business Pursuant To 11 U.S.C. Section 363(c). This Order Does Not Authorize Payment Of Compensation To Insiders Of The Debtor (As Identified In Exhibit B To The Motion), Who Shall Follow The United States Trustee RequirementsRegarding Insider Compensation. (SEE ORDER FOR FURTHER RULING) (BNC-PDF) Related [+] Signed on 5/9/2025 (NB8)
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Thursday, May 08, 2025
26 26 court BNC Certificate of Notice Thu 05/08 9:20 PM
BNC Certificate of Notice Related [+] No. of Notices: 12. Notice Date 05/08/2025. (Admin.)
Related: [-] 18 Meeting of Creditors Chapter 11 (Corporations or Partnerships under Subchapter V) (309F2)
25 25 court Hearing Held (Motion) Thu 05/08 8:49 PM
Hearing Held Related [+] - ORDER BY ATTORNEY - MOTION GRANTED (NB8)
Related: [-] 7 Debtor And Debtor's-In-Possession Emergency Motion For Authority To Continue Employee Compensation And Payroll Obligations In The Ordinary Course Of Business filed by Debtor Viva Libre Restaurant Concepts Inc.
24 24 court Hearing Rescheduled/Continued (Motion) (BK Case - BNC Option) Thu 05/08 8:48 PM
Hearing Continued On Motion Related [+] - ORDER BY ATTORNEY - MOTION GRANTED THROUGH JULY 13, 2025. HEARING ON MOTION CONTINUED TO JULY 15, 2025 AT 1:30 P.M. IN COURTROOM 5C, LOCATED AT 411 WEST FOURTH STREET, SANTA ANA, CA 92701. SUPPLEMENTAL PLEADINGS DUE: 14 DAYS IN ADVANCE. The hearing judge is Scott C Clarkson (NB8)
Related: [-] 6 Debtor And Debtor's-In-Possession Emergency Motion For Order Approving Budget And Authorizing Use Of Cash Collateral filed by Debtor Viva Libre Restaurant Concepts Inc.
23 23 misc Notice of Lodgment Thu 05/08 3:23 PM
Notice of lodgment Filed by Debtor Viva Libre Restaurant Concepts Inc. Related [+]. (Langley, Christopher)
Related: [-] 7 Motion NOTICE OF MOTION AND DEBTOR AND DEBTORS-IN-POSSESSION EMERGENCY MOTION FOR AUTHORITY TO CONTINUE EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION AND PAYROLL OBLIGATIONS IN THE ORDINARY COURSE OF BUSINESS
22 22 misc Notice of Lodgment Thu 05/08 3:22 PM
Notice of lodgment Filed by Debtor Viva Libre Restaurant Concepts Inc. Related [+]. (Langley, Christopher)
Related: [-] 6 Motion to Use Cash Collateral
Wednesday, May 07, 2025
21 21 court BNC Certificate of Notice - PDF Document Wed 05/07 9:30 PM
BNC Certificate of Notice - PDF Document. Related [+] No. of Notices: 1. Notice Date 05/07/2025. (Admin.)
Related: [-] 15 ORDER shortening time (BNC-PDF)
20 20 court BNC Certificate of Notice - PDF Document Wed 05/07 9:30 PM
BNC Certificate of Notice - PDF Document. Related [+] No. of Notices: 1. Notice Date 05/07/2025. (Admin.)
Related: [-] 13 ORDER shortening time (BNC-PDF)
19 19 nef Request for courtesy Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF) Wed 05/07 10:23 AM
Request for courtesy Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF) Filed by Sarver, Allan. (Sarver, Allan)
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Tuesday, May 06, 2025
18 18 court Meeting of Creditors Chapter 11 (Corporations or Partnerships under Subchapter V) (309F2) Tue 05/06 4:11 PM
Meeting of Creditors 341(a) meeting to be held on 5/29/2025 at 01:00 PM at UST-SA1, TELEPHONIC MEETING. CONFERENCE LINE:1-866-919-0527, PARTICIPANT CODE:2240227. Last day to oppose discharge or dischargeability is 7/28/2025. Proofs of Claims due by 7/10/2025. Government Proof of Claim due by 10/28/2025. (JL)
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17 17 misc Declaration Tue 05/06 2:32 PM
Declaration re: Notice and Service Filed by Debtor Viva Libre Restaurant Concepts Inc. Related [+]. (Langley, Christopher)
Related: [-] 13 ORDER shortening time (BNC-PDF),15 ORDER shortening time (BNC-PDF)
Monday, May 05, 2025
16 16 court Hearing Set (Motion) (BK Case - BNC Option) Mon 05/05 1:57 PM
Hearing Set Related [+] The Hearing date is set for 5/8/2025 at 12:00 PM at Crtrm 5C, 411 W Fourth St., Santa Ana, CA 92701. The case judge is Theodor Albert (NB8)
Related: [-] 6 Debtor And Debtor's-In-Possession Emergency Motion For Order Approving Budget And Authorizing Use Of Cash Collateral filed by Debtor Viva Libre Restaurant Concepts Inc.
15 15 order Shortening time (BNC-PDF) Mon 05/05 1:55 PM
Order Granting Application And Setting Hearing On Shortened Notice. The Hearing On The Motion For Order Approving Budget And Authorizing Use Of Cash Collateral Will Take Place On May 8, 2025 At 12:00 P.M. In Courtroom 5C - In Person And By ZoomGov, With Accessibility Information Posted Into The Court's Tentative Rulings Prior To The Hearing Located At 411 West Fourth Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701. (BNC-PDF) Related [+] Signed on 5/5/2025 (NB8)
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14 14 court Hearing Set (Motion) (BK Case - BNC Option) Mon 05/05 1:46 PM
Hearing Set Related [+] The Hearing date is set for 5/8/2025 at 12:00 PM at Crtrm 5C, 411 W Fourth St., Santa Ana, CA 92701. The case judge is Theodor Albert (NB8)
Related: [-] 7 Debtor And Debtor's-In Possession Emergency Motion For Authority To Continue Employee Compensation And Payroll Obligations In The Ordinary Course Of Business filed by Debtor Viva Libre Restaurant Concepts Inc.
13 13 order Shortening time (BNC-PDF) Mon 05/05 1:43 PM
Order Granting Application And Setting Hearing On Shortened Notice. The Hearing On The Motion For Authority To Continue Employee Compensation And Payroll Obligations In The Ordinary Course Of Business Will Take Place On May 8, 2025 At 12:00 P.M. In Courtroom 5C - In Person And By ZoomGov, With Accessibility Information Posted Into The Court's Tentative Ruling Prior To The Hearing Located At 411 West Fourth Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701. (BNC-PDF) Related [+] Signed on 5/5/2025 (NB8)
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12 12 trustee Notice Appointing Trustee Mon 05/05 8:28 AM
Notice of Appointment of Trustee and Acceptance of Subchapter V Trustee . Mark M Sharf (TR) added to the case. Filed by U.S. Trustee United States Trustee (SA). (Ng, Queenie)
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Saturday, May 03, 2025
11 11 court BNC Certificate of Notice Sat 05/03 9:23 PM
BNC Certificate of Notice Related [+] No. of Notices: 1. Notice Date 05/03/2025. (Admin.)
Related: [-] 5 Notice of Case Deficiency (11 U.S.C. Sec. 521 & Rule 1007) (Ch 11/12) (BNC)
10 10 court BNC Certificate of Notice Sat 05/03 9:23 PM
BNC Certificate of Notice Related [+] No. of Notices: 1. Notice Date 05/03/2025. (Admin.)
Related: [-] 4 Case Commencement Deficiency Notice (BNC)
Friday, May 02, 2025
9 9 motion Shortening time (motion) Fri 05/02 1:17 PM
Application shortening time Filed by Debtor Viva Libre Restaurant Concepts Inc. (Langley, Christopher)
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8 8 motion Shortening time (motion) Fri 05/02 1:16 PM
Application shortening time Filed by Debtor Viva Libre Restaurant Concepts Inc. (Langley, Christopher)
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7 7 motion X - Motion (Generic) (motion) Fri 05/02 1:09 PM
Motion NOTICE OF MOTION AND DEBTOR AND DEBTORS-IN-POSSESSION EMERGENCY MOTION FOR AUTHORITY TO CONTINUE EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION AND PAYROLL OBLIGATIONS IN THE ORDINARY COURSE OF BUSINESS Filed by Debtor Viva Libre Restaurant Concepts Inc. (Langley, Christopher)
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6 6 motion Use Cash Collateral (motion) Fri 05/02 1:05 PM
Motion to Use Cash Collateral Filed by Debtor Viva Libre Restaurant Concepts Inc. (Langley, Christopher)
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Thursday, May 01, 2025
5 5 misc Deficiency Notice (11 U.S.C. Sec. 521 & Rule 1007) (Ch 11/12) (manual - def) (BNC) Thu 05/01 2:30 PM
Notice of Case Deficiency Under 11 U.S.C. Sec. 521(a)(1) and Bankruptcy Rule 1007 (BNC) Related [+] (VN)
Related: [-] 1 Voluntary Petition (Chapter 11) filed by Debtor Viva Libre Restaurant Concepts Inc.
4 4 misc Case Commencement Deficiency Notice (manual - ccdn) (BNC) Thu 05/01 2:29 PM
Case Commencement Deficiency Notice (BNC) Related [+] (VN)
Related: [-] 1 Voluntary Petition (Chapter 11) filed by Debtor Viva Libre Restaurant Concepts Inc.
3 3 court Notice to Filer of Correction Made/No Action Required Thu 05/01 2:26 PM
Notice to Filer of Correction Made/No Action Required: The Tax Documents was included with the petition or PDF document. To adhere to privacy law, you must always file this tax documents separately from the petition with its assigned docket event. THE COURT HAS CORRECTED THIS INFORMATION. THIS ENTRY IS PROVIDED FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. Related [+] (VN)
Related: [-] 1 Voluntary Petition (Chapter 11) filed by Debtor Viva Libre Restaurant Concepts Inc.
2 2 court Notice to Filer of Error and/or Deficient Document Thu 05/01 2:24 PM
Notice to Filer of Error and/or Deficient Document Petition was filed as complete, but schedules or statements are deficient. THE FILER IS INSTRUCTED TO FILE THE DEFICIENT DOCUMENTS. Related [+] (VN)
Related: [-] 1 Voluntary Petition (Chapter 11) filed by Debtor Viva Libre Restaurant Concepts Inc.
1 1 24 pgs misc Voluntary Petition (Chapter 11) Thu 05/01 1:19 PM
Chapter 11 Subchapter V Voluntary Petition Non-Individual. Fee Amount $1738 Filed by Viva Libre Restaurant Concepts Inc. Chapter 11 Plan Subchapter V Due by 07/30/2025. (Langley, Christopher)
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crditcrd Auto-Docket of Credit Card/Debit Card Thu 05/01 1:20 PM
Receipt of Voluntary Petition (Chapter 11)([LINK:8:25-bk-11186] ) [misc,volp11] (1738.00) Filing Fee. Receipt number A58366111. Fee amount 1738.00. Related [+] (U.S. Treasury)
Related: [-] Doc#1
misc Set Case Commencement Deficiency Deadlines (def/deforco) Thu 05/01 2:21 PM
Set Case Commencement Deficiency Deadlines (def/deforco) Related [+] Summary of Assets and Liabilities (Form 106Sum or 206Sum ) due 5/15/2025. Schedule A/B: Property (Form 106A/B or 206A/B) due 5/15/2025. Schedule D: Creditors Who Have Claims Secured by Property (Form 106D or 206D) due 5/15/2025. Schedule E/F: Creditors Who Have Unsecured Claims (Form 106E/F or 206E/F) due 5/15/2025. Schedule G: Executory Contracts and Unexpired Leases (Form 106G or 206G) due 5/15/2025. Schedule H: Your Codebtors (Form 106H or 206H) due 5/15/2025. Declaration Under Penalty of Perjury for Non-Individual Debtors (Form 202) due 5/15/2025. Statement of Financial Affairs (Form 107 or 207) due 5/15/2025. Incomplete Filings due by 5/15/2025. (VN)
Related: [-] 1 Voluntary Petition (Chapter 11) filed by Debtor Viva Libre Restaurant Concepts Inc.
misc Set Case Commencement Deficiency Deadlines (ccdn) Thu 05/01 2:23 PM
Set Case Commencement Deficiency Deadlines (ccdn) Related [+] Disclosure of Compensation of Attorney for Debtor (Form 2030) due 5/15/2025. (VN)
Related: [-] 1 Voluntary Petition (Chapter 11) filed by Debtor Viva Libre Restaurant Concepts Inc.