Franchising

Popeyes enters India

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January 20, 2022

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

"We are very excited to work with Jubilant Foodworks Limited to officially introduce Indian guests to the Popeyes experience and our iconic Louisiana style chicken with its unique blend of spices and flavors," David Shear, president RBI International, parent company of Popeyes, said in the release. "This milestone furthers our commitment to open hundreds of restaurants across India, Bangladesh, Nepal and Bhutan in the coming years and builds on our track record of working with best-in-class operators to reach more guests around the world."

The Popeyes menu in India features not only iconic products like the signature Chicken Sandwich but also includes some Indian inspired innovations. Popeyes has introduced vegetarian recipes that are cooked and served from a separate kitchen counter in identifiably different packaging. Popeyes is committed to offer a unique guest experience and to bring its digital innovation via digital ordering screens in restaurant, mobile ordering and delivery, with plans to expand across India in the years to come, according to the release.

Popeyes recently announced agreements to enter South Korea, France, and Romania. Other international expansions over the past years include Spain, Brazil, China, Switzerland, Sri Lanka, Philippines, Mexico, United Kingdom and Saudi Arabia.

Founded in New Orleans in 1972, Popeyes operates more than 3,600 restaurants in the U.S. and worldwide. The company is owned by Restaurant Brands International, which along with Popeyes operates the Tim Hortons, Burger King and Firehouse Subs brands.