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Popeyes Franchisee Operating 136 Restaurants Files for Chapter 11

The Miami-based operator seeks to restructure about $129 million in debt under court supervision.

Overview

  • Sailormen Inc. sought bankruptcy protection in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Florida.
  • The company manages roughly 136 Popeyes locations across Florida and Georgia.
  • Court filings report nearly $130 million in liabilities and cite pandemic fallout, high inflation, rising interest rates, and a tight labor market.
  • Represented by Cole Schotz, the franchisee aims to renegotiate obligations with lenders to stabilize the business.
  • No store closures were detailed in filings, and the company reports employing about 3,272 hourly workers.