June 5 (Reuters) -

* RUBIO'S COASTAL GRILL FILES FOR CHAPTER 11 TO FACILITATE A SALE PROCESS

* RUBIO'S RESTAURANTS, INC. - COMPANY HAS 86 LOCATIONS IN CALIFORNIA, ARIZONA AND NEVADA

THAT WILL

CONTINUE NORMAL OPERATIONS

* RUBIO'S RESTAURANTS: ENTERING STALKING HORSE PURCHASE DEAL TO SELL BUSINESS AS A GOING

CONCERN

TO ENTITY FORMED AND CONTROLLED BY ITS EXISTING LENDER

* RUBIO'S RESTAURANTS: DAILY OPERATIONS AT 86 RUBIO'S RESTAURANTS IN CALIFORNIA, ARIZONA AND

NEVADA WILL CONTINUE WITH BUSINESS AS USUAL

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