A former chicken supplier has filed a lawsuit against Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, claiming the fast-food chain’s Ontario franchisees bought chicken stored in residential garages. The lawsuit, filed May 26 at the Ontario Superior Court, paints a troubling picture of food safety practices. ADP Direct Poultry Ltd., which previously supplied chicken to Popeyes, claims it lost its contract after raising concerns about franchisees buying from an unauthorized supplier called Amjad Farooq Inc. “The defendants’ conduct was malicious, high handed, intended to cause harm to ADP, endangered the public, and warrants aggravated and punitive damages,” states the lawsuit filing. The most alarming … Continue reading Popeyes Faces $35M Lawsuit: Former Supplier Claims Ontario Franchisees Sold Chicken Stored in Garages