The American Freight Furniture and Mattress store in Manheim Township is among 328 U.S. locations that will be closing as part of a bankruptcy reorganization by its parent company, Franchise

American Freight plans to close storefront locations, including in Houston, as its parent company, Franchise Group Inc., has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The furniture and mattress store has initiated the final closing sales at 328 locations with discounts being offered including 30% off the lowest ticketed prices,

The furniture retailer’s parent company has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and says it can’t comply with “fast pay” laws during its final days. It’s not been a great year for retail chains.

"Our goal is to deliver outstanding value to customers during this full chain closing sale," said Ian Fredericks, CEO of Hilco Consumer-Retail, which is handling the closing sale. "Everything is on sale and must be sold, and we recommend shopping early for the best selection." Financing and delivery are still available, but all sales are final.

American Freight is part of Delaware, Ohio-based Franchise Group Inc.’s holdings. The closure of the furniture and appliance chain is part of the company’s Chapter 11 bankrupt

American Freight Furniture and Mattress has announced it is closing its nationwide chain of stores including the one in Athens. American Freight operates a store in the Athens West Shopping Center off Atlanta Highway.

American Freight Appliances and Furniture recently “commenced store closing sales at all of its 328 locations and online,” according to a Wednesday, Nov. 6, news release from Hilco Consumer-Retail, which is managing the sales for American Freight.

Liquidator Hilco Consumer-Retail announced the shuttering of 328 locations nationwide and the start of store-closing sales.

Franchise Group, based in Delaware, Ohio, is the parent company of American Freight and other stores including Vitamin Shoppes.

Store closing sales have begun in-store and online, with discounts of up to 30% off the lowest ticketed prices.

An Ohio-based furniture retailer is shutting down for good, closing doors at all locations across the nation. As it closes, the company promises slashed prices and deep discounts as they work to get rid of inventory.