Money Store closings: Francesca’s files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, plans to close 140 stores amid COVID-19 December 4, 2020December 5, 2020Kelly Tyko, USA TODAYComments Off on Store closings: Francesca’s files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, plans to close 140 stores amid COVID-19 Women's boutique chain Francesca's has voluntarily filedĀ for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection with plans to sell the business and close stores.