(RTTNews.com) - Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Inc ( PLKI ), the franchisor and operator of Popeyes restaurants, said Monday that its Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Melville Hope, III, will leave the company effective May 23, 2014, to pursue other opportunities.<br /><br />The company has commenced a search for Hope's successor, reviewing both internal and external candidates. Hope will assist in the transition of duties to an interim CFO and will remain a consultant to the company through the summer.