Popeyes Franchisee With Over 130 Locations Files for Bankruptcy

CompaniesThe company blames its financial troubles on the lingering pandemic effects, consumer choice, higher costs, and a limited qualified labor force.A Popeyes franchisee with 136 locations throughout Georgia and Florida filed for bankruptcy protection on Jan. 15 in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in the Southern District of Florida, Miami Division.The fast-food restaurant chain, famous for its Louisiana-style cuisine, specializes in signature dishes such as spicy Cajun chicken, red beans and rice, biscuits, and other New Orleans-inspired selections.