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Popeyes Franchisee Sells Orlando Locations | Durham News
Popeyes’ franchisee Sailormen Inc. is in chaos after filing for bankruptcy, struggling to keep 136 locations open despite booming fried chicken demand. In a major move, the court approved the sale of 23 Orlando Popeyes spots to SBH Foods PLK for $2.67M — the second attempt, as the first buyer backed out. Meanwhile, 97 other locations, including some in Savannah, were already sold to various buyers, including Popeyes itself, while 39 shuttered permanently. The fallout? A messy Chapter 11 filing fueled by failed deals, credit woes, lawsuits, and closures — proving even iconic brands can’t save…
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