American Freight merged with Sears Outlet after Franchise Group bought the Sears Outlet stores. However, the brand is not owned by Sears. The furniture and appliance retailer that has 328 locations in the United States, according to USA TODAY, is preparing ...

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

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

American Freight has three locations in Louisiana, including its Lafayette store at 2001 NW Evangeline Thruway.

Suburban Columbus-based Franchise Group has opted to shut down its American Freight discount furniture retail chain as a way to alleviate its debt challenges in a Chapter 11 bankruptcy process.

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,

American Freight has more than 300 locations, including stores in Cranston, Fairhaven and Fall River. The discount retail chain sells furniture sets, appliances and mattresses. Its parent company declared Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

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