Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, more commonly known as Popeyes, is an American multinational chain of fried chicken fast-food restaurants founded in 1972 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Known for its Cajun-style fried chicken. Popeyes has become one of the largest fried chicken chains in the world, with over 4,000 locations.
Popeyes was founded in 1972 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
The chain is known for its Cajun-style fried chicken, which is marinated in a blend of spices before being battered and fried.
Popeyes menu also includes fried seafood, sandwiches, sides, and desserts.
Popeyes has over 4,000 locations in more than 30 countries worldwide.
Popeyes' signature dish is the "Bonafide" chicken which is available in mild, spicy, and extra spicy.
Popeyes also serves a variety of seafood options, such as popcorn shrimp, butterfly shrimp, and catfish.
Popeyes introduced a chicken sandwich in August 2019, which became extremely popular and led to a nationwide shortage of sandwiches.
In 2017, Restaurant Brands International (RBI), which also owns Burger King, acquired Popeyes for $1.8 billion.
Popeyes has also been known for its limited-time offers, such as the return of its Cheddar Biscuit Butterfly Shrimp and the launch of its Wicked Chicken.
Popeyes also offers a variety of sauces to complement their menu items, including their signature Bayou Buffalo, Mardi Gras Mustard, and Blackened Ranch.
