Boston-based vegetarian fast food chain Clover Food Lab filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Friday, according to court records.
Clover started as a food truck in 2008 and over the years expanded to brick-and-mortar restaurants. The popular vegetable-focused eatery is known for sourcing much of its ingredients locally. Clover currently operates 12 restaurants, two kiosks within Whole Foods markets, a catering business and meal box production and delivery service.
The company had plans earlier this year to expand around New England and into New York, and expected to raise capital for those efforts. But those plans coincided with the