Franchise Group, which owns American Freight along with Pet Supplies Plus, The Vitamin Shoppe and Buddy’s Home Furnishings, began Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings Sunday, Nov. 3. As part of the restructuring, Franchise Group will “wind down American ...

All six of New York's American Freight furniture stores will be closing as a result of its parent company's Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings, the company announced earlier this week.

American Freight, a discount furniture and appliance retailer with more than 328 locations across 41 states, including California, is permanently closing all of its stores as its parent company navigates bankruptcy.