A couple of local businesses have left Covington recently as the effects of the recession continue to linger amidst the hope of an economic turnaround. Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen in Covington closed down recently as evidenced by the boarded up windows and sign telling customers to visit the Conyers location. Juanita Vann, a human resources employee with the 755 Restaurant Corporations, which owns Burger King, Krispy Kreme and Popeyes, said the franchise location closed because of a business decision.