Founded in New Orleans in 1972, Popeyes has 3,400 restaurants across 29 countries. The first Popeyes restaurant in the UK is expected to open by the end of 2021 following successful roll-outs in Spain and Switzerland in recent years.
Elias Diaz Sese, co-founder of Popeyes UK, commented: “We are very pleased to launch Popeyes, a brand that has brought moments of celebration to guests globally, something we believe is important more now than ever.
“It allows us to contribute in hardship moments for the country by creating hundreds of career opportunities. We truly aspire to become an employer of reference for big-hearted talent through care, service and supporting the neighbourhoods in which we operate."
Popeyes has ‘carved a niche’ in the global fried chicken market through its cooking techniques and Louisiana flavours. Popeyes believes that the best food takes time, starting by marinating the chicken for 12 hours in Louisiana seasonings while using fresh and locally sourced chicken.