Pork & Mindy’s is no more after filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy on Nov. 5.

Led by Chicago native Jeff Mauro, who called himself the "sandwich king," the company filed in the U.S. bankruptcy court for the Northern District of Illinois and listed liabilities between $1 to $10 million with an estimated 50 to 99 creditors.

The creative BBQ concept debuted in Bucktown in January 2016 and Mauro operated two additional restaurants in Wrigley Field and the Loop. Earlier this year, Mauro signed a deal with area grocery chain Mariano’s to open in 20 stores by the end of 2019. A few were up and running before the bankruptcy filing. Mariano's confirmed the Pork & Mindy's closures in its stores.

Mauro also told the Chicago Tribune he planned to open two more stand-alone locations in Elmwood Park and the Irving Park neighborhood. Representatives for Mauro could not be reached for comment.

"For the last four years, I have supported Pork and Mindy's as the brand ambassador," Mauro wrote in an email to Melissa Elsmo, who blogs at Oak Park Eats. "It was a great consumer brand however, it had its challenges in the restaurant operations side of the business. I am saddened to see the direction of the company. However, I am moving forward with many other great things on the horizon."

In August, Eater Chicago reported that original Bucktown Pork & Mindy's at 1623 N. Milwaukee Ave. was closed. The new space was intended for Pork & Mindy's workers to learn how to work at the other restaurant locations. Also, Mauro intended to open a delivery-only restaurant, private event space and training center, dubbed QU, at the location.



A Chapter 7 usually leads to liquidation.

Pork & Mindy’s was known for its pork offerings including Chinese-style pork shoulder, candied bacon and variations on tater tots.