Two Popeyes locations in Alachua County — in Gainesville and Alachua — have closed as part of a broader wave of restaurant shutdowns tied to a franchisee’s bankruptcy.
According to a June 24 report by Fast Company, the closures come amid ongoing bankruptcy proceedings involve Miami-based franchisee Sailormen Inc.
The affected locations in Alachua County are at 5695 NW 23rd St. in Gainesville and 15655 NW U.S. Highway 441 in Alachua. They are among the nearly 20 restaurants in Florida and Georgia scheduled to close by the end of June…