Fire near Turkey Leg Hut in Houston Saturday night; HFD launches investigation
HOUSTON - There was a fire near Turkey Leg Hut on Saturday, April 27.
It was first reported that a fire occurred at the restaurant, but the restaurant has cleared up those reports via social media stating the fire happened at a warehouse near the restaurant on the street adjacent.
The restaurant located at 4830 Almeda Road became famous over the years for its presence on social media but has recently been having some issues as the owners are divorcing.
In February, co-founder, Lynn Price, who founded the restaurant with his wife, Nakia Holmes, was fired due to what court records say was financial mismanagement.
US Foods sues Turkey Leg Hut for $1.3Million
Turkey Leg Hut is apparently being sued by US Foods for over $1 million. The lawsuit from US Foods against Turkey Leg Hut was filed on Dec., 2, 2022. It mentions an alleged unpaid balance of $85,106.17 to US Foods for produce sold to the restaurant. Turkey Leg Hut also agreed to pay interest in the amount of 1.5% per month on any payment past due until collected, according to the lawsuit. They would also be responsible for attorney fees, bringing the grand total of the lawsuit to $1,288,583.12.
In March, the company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
Houston Fire Department will investigate the cause of this fire.
The damage caused by the fire is unknown at the time.