Florida financial firm sues Pihakis, business partners for more than $700,000 in unpaid loans

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Valley Post entertainment district sits vacant following lawsuits against owner Nick Pihakis in Chelsea, Ala., Thursday, April 30, 2026. (Will McLelland | AL.com)
A graphic of restauranteur Nick Pihakis seen on the outside of Hero Diner in downtown Birmingham, Ala., Thursday, April 30, 2026. Hero Diner has temporarily closed following lawsuits against Pihakis. (Will McLelland | AL.com)Rodney Scott’s Whole Hog BBQ in Homewood, Ala., stands temporarily closed, Thursday, April 30, 2026. (Will McLelland | AL.com)Hero doughnuts in Homewood, Ala., stands temporarily closed, Thursday, April 30, 2026. (Will McLelland | AL.com)Hero doughnuts in Homewood, Ala., stands temporarily closed, Thursday, April 30, 2026. (Will McLelland | AL.com)Luca Lagotto in Homewood, Ala., appears to have its logo covered by new signage reading “Salice,” Thursday, April 30, 2026. (Will McLelland | AL.com)Luca Lagotto in Homewood, Ala., Thursday, April 30, 2026. (Will McLelland | AL.com)Hero doughnuts in Homewood, Ala., stands temporarily closed, Thursday, April 30, 2026. (Will McLelland | AL.com)Rodney Scott’s Whole Hog BBQ in Homewood, Ala., stands temporarily closed, Thursday, April 30, 2026. (Will McLelland | AL.com)A graphic of restauranteur Nick Pihakis seen on the outside of Hero Diner in downtown Birmingham, Ala., Thursday, April 30, 2026. Hero Diner has temporarily closed following lawsuits against Pihakis. (Will McLelland | AL.com)Luca Lagotto in Homewood, Ala., appears to have its logo covered by new signage reading “Salice,” Thursday, April 30, 2026. (Will McLelland | AL.com)Hero Diner in downtown Birmingham, Ala., seen temporarily closed following lawsuits against owner Nick Pihakis, Thursday, April 30, 2026. (Will McLelland | AL.com)Hero Diner in downtown Birmingham, Ala., seen temporarily closed following lawsuits against owner Nick Pihakis, Thursday, April 30, 2026. (Will McLelland | AL.com)Hero Diner in downtown Birmingham, Ala., seen temporarily closed following lawsuits against owner Nick Pihakis, Thursday, April 30, 2026. (Will McLelland | AL.com)A graphic of restauranteur Nick Pihakis seen on the outside of Hero Diner in downtown Birmingham, Ala., Thursday, April 30, 2026. Hero Diner has temporarily closed following lawsuits against Pihakis. (Will McLelland | AL.com)Hero Diner in downtown Birmingham, Ala., seen temporarily closed following lawsuits against owner Nick Pihakis, Thursday, April 30, 2026. (Will McLelland | AL.com)Valley Post entertainment district sits vacant following lawsuits against owner Nick Pihakis in Chelsea, Ala., Thursday, April 30, 2026. (Will McLelland | AL.com)Luca Lagotto in Homewood, Ala., appears to have its logo covered by new signage reading “Salice,” Thursday, April 30, 2026. (Will McLelland | AL.com)Luca Lagatto and Hero Diner in Homewood, Ala., Thursday, April 30, 2026. (Will McLelland | AL.com)

A Florida-based financial firm has filed suit against the restaurants owned by Nick Pihakis, as well as business partners at three formerly owned by the Pihakis Restaurant Group, for more than $700,000.

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