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WW International’s WeightWatchers Prepares Bankruptcy Filing Within Weeks Amid Ozempic Competition and Judicial Recovery

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Updated Apr 24, 2025, 10:21 PM

WW International Inc., the parent company of WeightWatchers, is preparing to file for bankruptcy protection within the coming weeks amid declining market position. The company has struggled to compete with the rising popularity of Ozempic, a prescription drug that has gained traction as an alternative weight-loss solution. This development marks a significant shift for the traditional diet program, which has been a longstanding player in the weight management industry. The bankruptcy filing is expected to initiate a judicial recovery process in the United States as WeightWatchers seeks to restructure its operations in response to the competitive pressures posed by pharmaceutical alternatives.

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