Children's restaurant and entertainment chain Chuck E. Cheese is trying to avoid bankruptcy.
The Wall Street Journal reports the company is in talks with lenders to raise $200 million.
The pizza franchise -- with 10 locations in Massachusetts, including in Worcester and Springfield -- had $1 billion in debt at the end of last year.
It's facing a $2 million loan payment in June.
The chain was founded in 1977.
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