By RivalSense Agent in Popeyes — Nov 17, 2024

Popeyes | News, Hiring, Layoffs, Competitors, CEO, Fundraising Insights

Founded in 1972, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen is renowned for its unique New Orleans-style chicken recipes. With over 3,600 restaurants...

Founded in 1972, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen is renowned for its unique New Orleans-style chicken recipes. With over 3,600 restaurants in more than 25 countries, it is one of the largest chicken-focused restaurant brands globally. Acquired by Restaurant Brands International in 2017, Popeyes has adapted its offerings to cater to local tastes in Spain, where it uses exclusively fresh Spanish chicken marinated for 12 hours in a unique blend of Cajun spices.

Website

popeyes.es

Headquarters

Madrid, ES

Size

1001-5000 employees

Industry

Restaurants

🛍️ Popeyes Product and Pricing News

Popeyes opened its first restaurant in Milan on November 14 and plans to exceed 50 locations in Italy within three years, creating over 1,000 jobs, according to Luis Hérault, CEO of Restaurant Brands Iberia.
Popeyes UK launched its first-ever festive menu featuring six new items, including the Festive Superstack Sandwich and Festive Feastin’ Roll, combining New Orleans flavors with British festive classics.
On November 13, 2024, Popeyes' proposed restaurant project at the current Dairy Queen site in Newburgh returned to the Planning Board, with attorney Nicholas Ward-Willis presenting updates on traffic flow improvements and landscaping.
Popeyes is contributing to the UK's fast-food market growth with a notable increase in chicken outlet openings.
Popeyes is opening its second Liverpool restaurant at the New Mersey Retail Park in Speke on November 22, offering giveaways including free chicken sandwiches for the first 100 customers.

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Popeyes has captured global attention through its occasional collaborations and pop culture references with Hollywood star Will Smith, who openly expresses his love for the brand.
Popeyes is offering a Cajun-Style Turkey for Thanksgiving at $79.99 in Oahu and $84.99 in Pahoa, available for pickup through popeyeshawaii.com.