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.

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…

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…

Popeyes signs master franchise agreement for France, Monaco

December 15, 2021

Popeyes has inked a deal with French restaurant group napaqaro to develop and grow the chicken brand in France and Monaco over the coming years, according to a…

Popeyes releases ugly holiday sweater, beanie for charity

December 9, 2021

Popeyes is bringing back the fan favorite Popeyes Ugly Holiday Sweater along with a new beanie hat, according to a press release.

Popeyes opens first Britain store

November 24, 2021

Hundreds of Londoners lined up outside Britain's first Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, according to a report in The New York Times. The store is located in a food…

Popeyes, Megan Thee Stallion launch final merchandise collection

November 22, 2021

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen and Megan Thee Stallion have launched a third and final collection of merchandise dubbed New Nostalgia, according to a press release.

Popeyes, Megan Thee Stallion release second line of merch

November 9, 2021

Popeyes and Megan Thee Stallion have released the second drop from the exclusive Megan Thee Stallion x Popeyes merch collection — Animegan.

Popeyes in viral Tiktok video shut down permanently

November 5, 2021

The Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen in a viral TikTok video has been closed permanently. The video was filmed by a man allegedly delivering chicken to the closed…

Popeyes expanding to Romania

October 29, 2021

Popeyes and Sterling Cruise have announced an exclusive agreement to grow the Popeyes brand in Romania, with a commitment to open 90 restaurants over the next…

Popeyes shuts down 40% of dining rooms early

October 27, 2021

Popeye's Louisiana Kitchen has closed more than 3,400 restaurant dining rooms early, according to a Business Insider report. The announcement was made in a…

Global Restaurants International sales up 11% in Q3 2021

October 25, 2021

Restaurant Brands International, parent company to Tim Hortons, Popeyes and Burger King, has announced financial results for the third quarter ended Sept. 30…

Popeyes collabs with Megan Thee Stallion for hot sauce, merchandise

October 15, 2021

Popeyes has teamed up with Grammy Award-winning musician, entrepreneur and now Popeyes franchise owner Megan Thee Stallion to introduce a hot sauce and…

Popeyes bringing back cajun style turkey for Thanksgiving

September 29, 2021

Popeyes is bringing back its Thanksgiving dinner staple, the cajun style turkey, which comes precooked for heating and serving, according to a press release.

Wendy's, Popeyes execs to discuss menu updates at 1-day virtual seminar

Amy Alarcon, vice president of culinary innovation at Popeyes Louisiana Chicken, and John Li, vice president of culinary innovation of Wendy’s, will discuss…

Popeyes nugget launch today: Will the chicken-crazed behave this time?

Referring to its new chicken nuggets as something akin to bite-sized bits of its wildly popular chicken sandwich, Popeyes launches the menu additions today…

Popeyes nudges chicken sandwich wars into new territory with 'nuggets'

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

The brand that fired the opening salvo in the chicken sandwich wars, Popeyes, is returning to the firing line on July 27 to engage its competitors in a new…

Popeyes' LTO helping the 'I don't know' diner

June 23, 2021

Popeyes is helping customers douse the heat in its spicy chicken sandwiches with the help of frozen and chilled lemonades, launching as an LTO Thursday. The…

Popeyes launches 1st loyalty program

June 17, 2021

Miami-based Popeyes is launching it's first rewards program, based on the idea of returning "the love" to its customers via deals, experiences, swag and…

Popeyes uses 'green' construction tech to expand in Canada

June 1, 2021

Popeyes is expanding in Canada with the help of a green construction technology company, Nexii Building Solutions Inc., which is helping to build a British…