Aby Groups Acquires Nine Popeyes Restaurants in Milwaukee Area
Aby Groups, an Indiana-based franchisee, has purchased nine Popeyes restaurants in the Milwaukee area, including eight within the city and one in Wauwatosa, from the Dhanani Group.
Milwaukee, WI, August 27, 2026 —
Aby Groups, a franchisee based in Indiana, has completed the acquisition of nine Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen restaurants located in the Milwaukee metropolitan area. The transaction involved the purchase of eight locations within the city of Milwaukee and an additional restaurant in Wauwatosa. The seller in this deal was the Dhanani Group.
The specific details regarding the financial terms of the acquisition have not been disclosed. Furthermore, the timeline for the completion of the purchase, including the exact date it was finalized, was not provided in the available information. Information regarding the operational status or any immediate changes planned for the acquired restaurants by Aby Groups was also not made available.
Aby Groups’ expansion into the Milwaukee market through this acquisition marks a significant step for the Indiana-based franchisee. The Dhanani Group, having divested these nine Popeyes locations, continues its business operations. The trend of franchise consolidation and expansion is a common occurrence within the fast-food industry, as companies look to grow their market share and operational footprint.
Further details regarding Aby Groups’ strategic plans for these new locations, including any potential for job creation or menu changes, are not yet public. The acquisition was finalized without immediate public statements from either Aby Groups or the Dhanani Group concerning the motivations or expected outcomes of the sale.
Story summarized from the original created by Jeramey Jannene on urbanmilwaukee.com, see more information here.
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