Cosi Seeks Bankruptcy Fast Track to Access Covid Relief Funds

Cosi Inc. is seeking to accelerate its bankruptcy case in order to have a shot at federal funds available to restaurants struggling during the pandemic.

The fast casual chain hopes to have a hearing on confirming its plan by June 30, according to court filings. Judge Brendan L. Shannon of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware already approved Cosi’s request for an expedited hearing on interim approval of its plan disclosures, setting the date for May 11.

The Restaurant Revitalization Fund, part of the $1.9 trillion Covid relief package signed into law in March, provides restaurants and ...