Popeyes shuts down after viral rat video, suspends driver who exposed conditions

The DC Health Department recently shut down a Capitol Hill location of Popeyes following a viral TikTok video showing rats scurrying all over the kitchen. 🐀 ⁠

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Now, the fried chicken chain says it’s terminating its franchise agreement with the restaurant operator, who only runs that specific location. The location is being closed indefinitely.

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