Popeyes News & Media

Popeyes introduces Blackened Chicken Sandwich

November 15, 2022

Popeyes has introduced a breading-free Blackened Chicken Sandwich. The chicken is marinated for 12 hours and seasoned with Cajun and Creole spices, according…

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Popeyes to return to South Korea

November 9, 2022

Popeyes will return to South Korea after leaving the country for two years, according to a report in The Korea Herald. The brand shuttered its South Korean…

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Popeyes selling 300-piece nugget order for three days only in Canada

October 26, 2022

Popeyes is celebrating the opening of its 300th restaurant in Canada with the launch of a 300-piece nugget meal but guests will have to hurry … the deal is…

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Popeyes makes Cajun-style turkeys available for Thanksgiving delivery

October 21, 2022

Popeyes will ship its Cajun-style turkey for Thanksgiving, according to a Fox Business report. It's the first time the birds have been available for shipping.

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#QSRNext starring Taco Bell, Focus Brands, Popeyes, CKE execs

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

QSRWeb's virtual talk show, #QSRNext, takes place Nov. 9 and will feature insight and advice from several successful industry leaders.

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Popeyes sets its sights on China

August 11, 2022

Popeyes has inked a deal with Cartesian Capital Group for development across the People's Republic of China, according to a press release.

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Supply chain issues hinder Popeyes removal of MSG in chicken

June 30, 2022

Popeyes hopes to rid its chicken of MSG by 2025, three years later than previously announced, according to a Bloomberg report.

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Popeyes turns 50 with deal, return of popular item

June 22, 2022

Popeyes turned 50 this month and is celebrating with a promotion that pays homage to its signature chicken recipe: five pieces for $6.99, according to a…

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Popeyes to hire 600 workers at 6 UK sites

June 16, 2022

Popeyes plans to hire 600 people at six new restaurants in the UK. The chicken chain plans to open restaurants in six UK cities, including Nottingham, Oxford…

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Popeyes expects to open more than 200 units in 2022

April 20, 2022

Popeyes is ready for some big expansion. The company announced Tuesday it will open more than 200 locations in the U.S. and Canada this year. The openings will…

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Popeyes to try its hand at full-service dining in UK

April 8, 2022

Popeyes opened its first unit in the U.K. in November 2021, according a Mirror report. Now the brand will try its hand at full-service dining in the U.K.

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Popeyes brings back fish sandwich just in time for Lent

February 22, 2022

Just in time for Lent, Popeyes has released its Flounder Fish Sandwich available across the U.S. and Canada, according to a press release.

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GPS Hospitality promotes Daniel Lee to VP of financial planning, analysis

January 25, 2022

GPS Hospitality, one the nation's largest franchisees of Burger King, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, and Pizza Hut, has promoted Daniel Lee to vice president of…

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Popeyes to open in Halfmoon, NY

January 24, 2022

The Popeyes in Halfmoon, New York will open Jan. 28, according to a report in The Saratogian. The restaurant, at 483 Route 146 in Halfmoon, is in a newly…

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Popeyes enters India

January 20, 2022

Popeyes and Jubilant Foodworks Limited have introduced the brand to Bangalore, India, according to a press release.

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Popeyes fan-favorite meal deal is back for LTO

January 13, 2022

Popeyes popular $5 Big Box is back, but fans will have to act fast — this is a limited time offer, according to a mashed report.

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Popeyes enters master agreement for South Korea

January 4, 2022

Popeyes has entered into a master franchise agreement with Silla Co., Ltd. ("Silla Group) to develop and open hundreds of Popeyes restaurants across South…

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What wowed QSRweb readers in 2021

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

From legal issues at some of the industry’s biggest names to freebies and viral videos, here’s what was most read on QSRweb this year.

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Popeyes opens in Holland, Michigan

December 30, 2021

The long-awaited Popeyes Louisiana Chicken has opened in Holland, Michigan after months of delays. Employees have been training at a store in Grand Rapids…

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Restaurant Brands International partners with Ant Group in Asia Pacific market

December 21, 2021

Restaurant Brands International, parent company to Tim Hortons, Burger King and Popeyes, has announced a regional partnership with the Ant Group to leverage…

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