# Bethesda's True Food Kitchen Closes

> Bethesda's True Food Kitchen closes after bankruptcy filing, losing 41 jobs.
- Title: Bethesda's True Food Kitchen Closes · The Banner | Shortify
- Summary: Bethesda's True Food Kitchen closes after bankruptcy filing, losing 41 jobs. Bethesda's True Food Kitchen closed amid bankruptcy filing, resulting in 41 job…
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- Source: The Banner — https://thebanner.com/culture/food-drink/bethesdas-true-food-kitchen-bankruptcy-CUSGHSHN5NBJXOLRNKMQIRTL2M
- Author: Hannah Yasharoff
- Published: 2026-10-07T22:29:48.525+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: bethesda, true food kitchen, bankruptcy, jobs, chapter 11, wellness restaurant, news, local
## True Food Kitchen Files Bankruptcy
True Food Kitchen filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy after closing 12 of its 46 restaurants nationwide.
## 41 Jobs Lost in Bethesda
Bethesda's location lost 41 jobs as the restaurant shuttered its downtown Bethesda branch.
## Seeking New Partner
True Food Kitchen searches for a long-term partner to sustain operations through a court-supervised sale process.
## CEO Statement
CEO Jeff Chandler said the bankruptcy process will simplify the business and focus on health-forward food and hospitality.
## Rumors of Closure
Rumors of closure swirled since summer when the building owner listed the 6,500-square-foot space for rent.
## Competition Grows
Bethesda now has more health-focused restaurants like Rooted3, Pure Green, Dig Inn, and Sweetgreen.
## Key takeaway

Bethesda's True Food Kitchen closed amid bankruptcy filing, resulting in 41 job losses.