Florida Middle Bankruptcy Court
Chapter 11
Judge:Catherine Peek Mcewen
Case #: 8:24-bk-06739
Case Filed:Nov 15, 2024

TypeCorporation
Tax IDsubscribers only
# of Creditors1-49
Est. Assets$50,001 to $100,000
Est. Liabilities $500,001 to $1 million
Nature of Business Other
Nature of Debts Primarily Business

Debtor
MP Octopus Pizza LLC
1532 US Highway 41 Byp S PMB 263
Venice, FL 34293-1032
Represented By
Buddy D Ford
Buddy D. Ford, P.A.
contact info
Last checked: never
U.S. Trustee
United States Trustee - TPA
Timberlake Annex, Suite 1200 501 E Polk Street
Tampa, FL 33602


Docket last updated: 2 minutes ago
Monday, November 25, 2024
32 32 court CHAP Pro Memo - Hearing Held Mon 11/25 11:11 PM
Hearing Proceeding Memo: Hearing Held - APPEARANCES: APPEARANCES via zoom: Elizabeth Rose (phone), Hanna-Kaye Fleming, Jake Blanchard, James Kim, Matthew Barish, Michael Galen, Bryan Buenaventura, Buddy Ford RULING: Emergency Motion to Use Cash Collateral Debtors, MP Octopus Pizza, LLC; MP Big Ben Pizza, LLC; MP BFDWC PIZZA, LLC; DRT @ Burkys, LLC; B&T Pizza House, LLC; TBDB GR8 Pizza, LLC; RDNJB Pizza, LLC; Cortez Pizza House, LLC; Buckeye Pizza 8282, LLC; Bama Pizza 8028, LLC; BFDICU 8090, LLC; MP Shark Pizza, LLC; BTDTSDC 8191, LLC; Real Quest Pizza, LLC; Ft. Myers Pizza Players, LLC; Flying Grouper Pizza, LLC; Stingray 1812 Pizza, LLC; MP Towers III, LLC; MP Summerlin, LLC; (the Debtors) Filed by Jake C Blanchard on behalf of Debtor MP Octopus Pizza LLC Doc #18 ...Granted (interim); further hearing 1/9/2025 at 2:00 p.m. - Order by Blanchard... All parties may attend the hearing in person. Parties are directed to review Judge McEwens Procedures Governing Court Appearances (available at https://www.flmb.uscourts.gov/judges/mcewen) for her policies and procedures for remote attendance at hearings by video or telephone via Zoom. . Proposed Orders, if applicable, should be submitted within three days after the date of the hearing - Local Rule 9072-1(c). This docket entry/document is not an official order of the Court . (Bill)
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Att: 1 Mailing Matrix
31 31 14 pgs motion Application to Employ/Retain Mon 11/25 2:55 PM
Application to Employ Ford & Semach, P.A. and Blanchard Law, P.A. as General Bankruptcy Counsel for the Debtors with Affidavits and Certificate of Service Filed by Jake C Blanchard on behalf of Debtor MP Octopus Pizza LLC
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Att: 1 Mailing Matrix
30 30 misc Affidavit (BK) Mon 11/25 1:30 PM
Affidavit in Support of Application to Employ Ford & Semach P.A. and Blanchard Law, P.A. as General Bankruptcy Counsel for the Debtors Filed by Buddy D Ford on behalf of Debtor MP Octopus Pizza LLC Related [+]. (Ford, Buddy)
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29 29 notice Notice of Filing (BK) Mon 11/25 12:19 PM
Notice of Filing Proposed Order Granting Emergency Motion for Authority to Use Cash Collateral and Budget Filed by Jake C Blanchard on behalf of Debtor MP Octopus Pizza LLC. (Blanchard, Jake)
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28 28 misc Proof of Service (BK) Mon 11/25 9:27 AM
Proof of Service of the Order Granting Motion for Order Authorizing Joint Administration Pursuant to Bankruptcy Rule 1015(b). Filed by Jonathan A Semach on behalf of Debtor MP Octopus Pizza LLC Related [+]. (Semach, Jonathan)
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Att: 1 Mailing Matrix
court ADI - Proof of Service Reminder - 3-day Mon 11/25 12:40 AM
A properly docketed and related Proof or Certificate of Service for Order11 is not indicated on the docket. Buddy Ford is reminded to serve the order and to file a properly docketed and related Proof of Service indicating service or contact the Court if this reminder entry appears to be entered in error. Failure to do so may result in further action. (ADIclerk)
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Friday, November 22, 2024
26 26 court BNC Certificate of Mailing - PDF Document Sat 11/23 12:23 AM
BNC Certificate of Mailing - PDF Document. Related [+]. Notice Date 11/22/2024. (Admin.)
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25 25 court BNC Certificate of Mailing - Hearing Notice (BK) Sat 11/23 12:23 AM
BNC Certificate of Mailing - Notice of Hearing Related [+]. Notice Date 11/22/2024. (Admin.)
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24 24 notice Notice of Appearance and Request for Notice Fri 11/22 11:44 AM
Notice of Appearance and Request for Notice Filed by Gabriel M Hartsell on behalf of Creditor REWARDS NETWORK ESTABLISHMENT SERVICES, INC.. (Hartsell, Gabriel)
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23 23 2 pgs order Order on Application to Employ/Retain Fri 11/22 9:23 AM
Order Disapproving Application to Employ/Retain Ford & Semach P.A. and Blanchard Law, P.A. as General Bankruptcy Counsel for the Debtors Related [+]. Service Instructions: Clerks Office to serve. (Deborah K.)
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Thursday, November 21, 2024
22 22 court BNC Certificate of Mailing - Meeting of Creditors Fri 11/22 12:25 AM
BNC Certificate of Mailing - Notice of Meeting of Creditors. Related [+]. Notice Date 11/21/2024. (Admin.)
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21 21 notice Notice of Hearing (BK) Thu 11/21 11:09 AM
Notice of Preliminary Hearing on Emergency Motion to Use Cash Collateral Debtors, MP Octopus Pizza, LLC; MP Big Ben Pizza, LLC; MP BFDWC PIZZA, LLC; DRT @ Burkys, LLC; B&T Pizza House, LLC; TBDB GR8 Pizza, LLC; RDNJB Pizza, LLC; Cortez Pizza House, LLC; Buckeye Pizza 8282, LLC; Bama Pizza 8028, LLC; BFDICU 8090, LLC; MP Shark Pizza, LLC; BTDTSDC 8191, LLC; Real Quest Pizza, LLC; Ft. Myers Pizza Players, LLC; Flying Grouper Pizza, LLC; Stingray 1812 Pizza, LLC; MP Towers III, LLC; MP Summerlin, LLC; (the Debtors) Filed by Jake C Blanchard on behalf of Debtor MP Octopus Pizza LLC Related [+]. Hearing scheduled for 11/25/2024 at 02:30 PM at Tampa, FL - Courtroom 8B, Sam M. Gibbons United States Courthouse, 801 N. Florida Avenue . (Blanchard, Jake)
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Att: 1 Mailing Matrix
court Prepare Hearing Notice - Automation Use Only Thu 11/21 7:24 AM
Preliminary Hearing Scheduled for 11/25/2024 02:30 PM Tampa, FL - Courtroom 8B, Sam M. Gibbons United States Courthouse, 801 N. Florida Avenue. Re: Emergency Motion to Use Cash Collateral Debtors, MP Octopus Pizza, LLC; MP Big Ben Pizza, LLC; MP BFDWC PIZZA, LLC; DRT @ Burkys, LLC; B&T Pizza House, LLC; TBDB GR8 Pizza, LLC; RDNJB Pizza, LLC; Cortez Pizza House, LLC; Buckeye Pizza 8282, LLC; Bama Pizza 8028, LLC; BFDICU 8090, LLC; MP Shark Pizza, LLC; BTDTSDC 8191, LLC; Real Quest Pizza, LLC; Ft. Myers Pizza Players, LLC; Flying Grouper Pizza, LLC; Stingray 1812 Pizza, LLC; MP Towers III, LLC; MP Summerlin, LLC; (the Debtors) Doc18 . This entry is not an official notice of hearing from the court. Noticing Instructions : The Court directs Jake C Blanchard to prepare, file, and serve a notice of hearing that includes the information on the Notice of Hearing Sample Form available at https://www.flmb.uscourts.gov/proguide/documents/Samples/Notice_of_Hearing_Bankruptcy_Sample_Form.pdf?id=1 Counsel must file and serve the notice of hearing on interested parties within 3 days. If the hearing is on an Emergency/Expedited matter, then counsel must file and serve the notice of hearing immediately upon receipt of this directive. If the notice of hearing is not timely served and filed, then the Court will remove it from the hearing calendar and, in its discretion, may deny the relief requested. Related [+]. (Bill)
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Wednesday, November 20, 2024
20 20 court BNC Certificate of Mailing - Notice to Creditors and Parties in Interest Thu 11/21 12:22 AM
BNC Certificate of Mailing - Notice to Creditors and Parties in Interest Related [+]. Notice Date 11/20/2024. (Admin.)
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19 19 misc Certificate of Necessity (BK) Wed 11/20 10:07 PM
Certificate of Necessity Filed by Jake C Blanchard on behalf of Debtor MP Octopus Pizza LLC Related [+]. (Blanchard, Jake)
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18 18 9 pgs motion Motion to Use Cash Collateral Wed 11/20 9:49 PM
Emergency Motion to Use Cash Collateral Debtors, MP Octopus Pizza, LLC; MP Big Ben Pizza, LLC; MP BFDWC PIZZA, LLC; DRT @ Burkys, LLC; B&T Pizza House, LLC; TBDB GR8 Pizza, LLC; RDNJB Pizza, LLC; Cortez Pizza House, LLC; Buckeye Pizza 8282, LLC; Bama Pizza 8028, LLC; BFDICU 8090, LLC; MP Shark Pizza, LLC; BTDTSDC 8191, LLC; Real Quest Pizza, LLC; Ft. Myers Pizza Players, LLC; Flying Grouper Pizza, LLC; Stingray 1812 Pizza, LLC; MP Towers III, LLC; MP Summerlin, LLC; (the Debtors) Filed by Jake C Blanchard on behalf of Debtor MP Octopus Pizza LLC
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Att: 1 Mailing Matrix
17 17 notice Notice of Compliance (BK) Wed 11/20 6:39 PM
Notice of Compliance With Order Granting Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice and Directing Payment to the United States District Court Filed by Gabriel M Hartsell on behalf of Creditor REWARDS NETWORK ESTABLISHMENT SERVICES, INC.. (Hartsell, Gabriel)
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16 16 notice Notice of Compliance (BK) Wed 11/20 6:38 PM
Notice of Compliance With Order Granting Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice and Directing Payment to the United States District Court Filed by Gabriel M Hartsell on behalf of Creditor REWARDS NETWORK ESTABLISHMENT SERVICES, INC.. (Hartsell, Gabriel)
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15 15 3 pgs order Order (Generic) Wed 11/20 2:12 PM
Order Prescribing Consequences of Failure to File Operating Reports and Pay Quarterly Fees Timely . Service Instructions: Clerks Office to serve. (Deborah K.)
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14 14 court Notice of Hearing / Status Conference / Reaffirmation Hearing Wed 11/20 2:07 PM
Notice of Initial Status Conference . Hearing scheduled for 1/9/2025 at 02:00 PM at Tampa, FL - Courtroom 8B, Sam M. Gibbons United States Courthouse, 801 N. Florida Avenue . (Deborah K.)
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13 13 misc Affidavit (BK) Wed 11/20 10:56 AM
Affidavit in Support of Application to Employ Attorney for Debtors Filed by Jake C Blanchard on behalf of Debtor MP Octopus Pizza LLC Related [+]. (Blanchard, Jake)
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12 12 8 pgs motion Application to Employ/Retain Wed 11/20 10:40 AM
Application to Employ Ford & Semach P.A. and Blanchard Law, P.A. as General Bankruptcy Counsel for the Debtors Filed by Jake C Blanchard on behalf of Debtor MP Octopus Pizza LLC
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Att: 1 Mailing Matrix
misc Emergency Matters Submission Notification Wed 11/20 10:11 PM
Emergency Matters Submission Notification Re: Emergency Motion to Use Cash Collateral to be heard on or before November 25, 2024 Filed by Jake C Blanchard on behalf of Debtor MP Octopus Pizza LLC Related [+]. (Blanchard, Jake)
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Tuesday, November 19, 2024
11 11 order Joint Administration Tue 11/19 4:07 PM
Order Granting Motion For Joint Administration of Lead Case Case No.: 8:24-bk-06739-CPM with Case No.: 8:24-bk-06740-CPM; Case No.:8:24-bk-06741-CPM; Case No.: 8:24-bk-06742-CPM; Case No.: 8:24-bk-06744-CPM; Case No.: 8:24-bk-06745-CPM; Case No.: 8:24-bk-06749-CPM; Case No.: 8:24-bk-06750-CPM; Case No.: 8:24-bk-06751-CPM; Case No.: 8:24-bk-06754-CPM; Case No.: 8:24-bk-06756-CPM; Case No.: 8:24-bk-06759-CPM; Case No.: 8:24-bk-06760-CPM; Case No.: 8:24-bk-06763-CPM; Case No.: 8:24-bk-06766-CPM; Case No.: 8:24-bk-06767-CPM; Case No.: 2:24-bk-01751-CPM; Case No.: 2:24-bk-01753-CPM; Case No.: 2:24-bk-01756-CPM . Related [+]. Service Instructions: Buddy Ford is directed to serve a copy of this order on interested parties and file a proof of service within 3 days of entry of the order. (Anel)
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10 10 motion Motion for Joint Administration Tue 11/19 10:40 AM
Motion for Joint Administration of Lead Case Case No.: 8:24-bk-06739-CPM with Case No.: 8:24-bk-06740-CPM; Case No.:8:24-bk-06741-CPM; Case No.: 8:24-bk-06742-CPM; Case No.: 8:24-bk-06744-CPM; Case No.: 8:24-bk-06745-CPM; Case No.: 8:24-bk-06749-CPM; Case No.: 8:24-bk-06750-CPM; Case No.: 8:24-bk-06751-CPM; Case No.: 8:24-bk-06754-CPM; Case No.: 8:24-bk-06756-CPM; Case No.: 8:24-bk-06759-CPM; Case No.: 8:24-bk-06760-CPM; Case No.: 8:24-bk-06763-CPM; Case No.: 8:24-bk-06766-CPM; Case No.: 8:24-bk-06767-CPM; Case No.: 2:24-bk-01751-CPM; Case No.: 2:24-bk-01753-CPM; Case No.: 2:24-bk-01756-CPM Filed by Jonathan A Semach on behalf of Debtor MP Octopus Pizza LLC
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Att: 1 Mailing Matrix
9 9 misc Chapter 11 Case Management Summary Tue 11/19 9:22 AM
Chapter 11 Case Management Summary Filed by Jake C Blanchard on behalf of Debtor MP Octopus Pizza LLC. (Blanchard, Jake)
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8 8 court 341 Mtg. Notice - Ch 11 Corp w/Claim Deadline Tue 11/19 8:54 AM
Notice of Bankruptcy Case . Section 341(a) meeting to be held on 12/11/2024 at 11:00 AM. U.S. Trustee (T/FM) will hold the meeting telephonically. Call in Number: 866-910-0293. Passcode: 7560574. Proofs of Claims due by 1/24/2025. (Deborah K.)
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Monday, November 18, 2024
7 7 misc Certificate of Authorization to File Bankruptcy Petition Mon 11/18 11:28 AM
Certificate of Authorization to File Bankruptcy Petition Filed by Buddy D Ford on behalf of Debtor MP Octopus Pizza LLC. (Ford, Buddy)
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6 6 notice Notice of Appearance on behalf of United States Trustee (Attorneys for U.S. Trustee Only) Mon 11/18 11:07 AM
Notice of Appearance Filed by Nicole Peair on behalf of U.S. Trustee United States Trustee - TPA. (Peair, Nicole)
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5 5 court Notice of Deficient Filing (BK) Mon 11/18 10:34 AM
Notice of Deficient Filing. Missing Certificate or resolution authorizing debtor to file Bankruptcy Petition, Case Management Summary . (Deborah K.)
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Sunday, November 17, 2024
4 4 court BNC Certificate of Mailing - PDF Document Mon 11/18 12:22 AM
BNC Certificate of Mailing - PDF Document. Related [+]. Notice Date 11/17/2024. (Admin.)
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Friday, November 15, 2024
3 3 2 pgs order Order Authorizing DIP to Operate Business Fri 11/15 2:58 PM
Order Authorizing Debtor-In-Possession to Operate Business. (ADIclerk)
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2 2 misc Statement of Corporate Ownership Fri 11/15 1:14 PM
Statement of Corporate Ownership. Filed by Buddy D Ford on behalf of Debtor MP Octopus Pizza LLC. (Ford, Buddy)
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1 1 34 pgs misc Voluntary Petition (Chapter 11) Fri 11/15 1:13 PM
Voluntary Petition under Chapter 11. (Verify Fee). Schedules and Summary of Schedules, Statement of Financial Affairs Disclosure of Compensation, Filed by Buddy D Ford on behalf of MP Octopus Pizza LLC. Chapter 11 Plan due by 03/17/2025. Disclosure Statement due by 03/17/2025. (Ford, Buddy)
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crditcrd Receipt of Filing Fee Fri 11/15 1:53 PM
Receipt of Filing Fee for Voluntary Petition (Chapter 11)([LINK:8:24-bk-06739] ) [misc,volp11a2] (1738.00). Receipt Number A77535386, Amount Paid $1738.00 (U.S. Treasury)
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court ADI - Notice to Debtor(s) Attorney Regarding Local Rule 2081-1 (Paperless Entry) Fri 11/15 9:00 PM
Debtor(s) Attorney and Unrepresented Debtor(s) are directed to comply with all requirements set forth in Local Rule 2081-1. The Court's Local Rule can be found at[LINK:http://www.flmb.uscourts.gov/localrules/rules/2081-1.pdf] . (ADIclerk)
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