Popeyes Bankruptcy Bombshell: Could Louisiana Locations Be at Risk?

Major Fast Food Chains Going Bankrupt—Including One in Louisiana!

Fast food might be convenient, but staying in business hasn't been easy for some chains. Over the past year, several major fast-food brands—some with locations in Louisiana—have filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy as they struggled with inflation, rising labor costs, and shifting consumer habits.

No concept has been safe, from burgers to biscuits to pizzas to po'boys. Some chains are closing stores, selling off locations, or fighting to stay afloat. Here’s a look at the fast-food favorites that didn’t cut.

Burger Chains That Lost Their Sizzle

Two burger brands found themselves deep in financial trouble. BurgerFi International, a chain that ran 144 locations nationwide, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on September 11, 2024, after a failed turnaround attempt. Hwy 55 Burgers, Shakes & Fries met a similar fate when its parent company, The Little Mint Inc., filed for bankruptcy on December 31, 2024. The company expanded too fast and struggled with labor shortages, forcing it to shut down 13 corporate locations before seeking court protection.

Even Fried Chicken Couldn’t Escape The Financial Fire
Popeyes franchisee RRG Inc., which operated 17 locations in Georgia, filed for bankruptcy in February 2024, citing three failing locations that dragged the business down. The good news is that Popeyes' corporate brand remains strong; its struggles highlight how even big names aren’t immune to financial pressure.

Pizza Hut franchisee EYM, which operated 142 locations in Texas, Wisconsin, and Ohio, filed for Chapter 11 in July 2024 after falling behind on franchise payments. Unable to sell all of its locations, the company ultimately closed 65 stores.
Sandwich Chains That Couldn’t Cut It (Including One in Louisiana!)
It’s not just burgers and pizza—sandwich shops also took a financial hit.

Arby’s franchisee Miracle Restaurant Group, which operated 25 locations, including in Louisiana, filed for Chapter 11 in June 2024 after inflation and rising costs became too much to handle.
Eegee’s, an Arizona-based sandwich chain, filed for bankruptcy on December 6, 2024, after closing multiple locations.
Schlotzsky’s Deli franchisee Van Scoit Services LLC, which owned six locations, filed for Chapter 11 on February 25, 2025, listing over $500,000 in debt.