New Delhi, Jan. 17 -- A major operator of fast-food chicken restaurants in the United States has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, highlighting financial pressures in the quick-service sector despite strong consumer demand for chicken dining experiences.

The Miami-based franchisee Sailormen Inc., which runs more than 130 Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen locations across Florida and Georgia, filed its petition on 15 January 2026 in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Florida, according to court records and industry reporting.

The bankruptcy filing lists the company's assets and liabilities each within a broad range, reflecting substantial operations and significant obligations. Sailormen is seeking to use Chapter 11...