Department Of Labor Lawsuit Filed Against Local Popeyes Franchisee
The lawsuit is against Fundamental Provisions, LLC, which owns Popeyes restaurants in Panama City, Lynn Haven and Destin. The suit claims the franchisee did not pay over $150,000 in back wages and overtime to fifty-six general managers.
The complaint names a total of thirty franchises owned by Fundamental Provisions. The alleged wage deductions were made to cover cash shortages and food waste over a two-year period, starting in late-2006.
In a statement, Popeyes corporate officials say the restaurants are independently owned and operated. But, they are working with the franchisee to ensure a proper investigation takes place.
