All Popeyes articles
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OpinionLimited time offers: too much of a good thing?
Valuable innovation strengthens what a brand is already famous for. Poor innovation sends a business chasing whichever flavour is trending that week, and distracts from the products that customers buy every day
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NewsPopeyes achieves 50% revenue increase in 2025
The fast-growing QSR chicken brand increased revenue from £119m to £178m, in the 52 weeks to 31 December 2025, driven by the addition of 44 net new openings during the period.
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EventsMCA’s Restaurant Conference returns on 5 November
Popeyes, Prezzo, Gaucho, Pizza Pilgrims and Five Guys are just some of the brands speaking at the event on Thursday 5 November, with tickets available to book here.
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NewsPopeyes launches debut rewards programme
Developed in-house, Popeyes Rewards will allow registered customers to earn 100 points for every £1 spent on eligible purchases, which can be redeemed against menu items.
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NewsPopeyes UK: ‘We’ve got something pretty special’
The Louisiana-style fried chicken chain wants to ensure no customer is more than 30 minutes away from one of its restaurants, CEO Tom Crowley tells The Grocer
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Analysis & InsightSecret sauce: How demand for dipping is transforming QSR innovation
Once just an accompaniment to your fries, sauces are now developing a main character energy amid a growing influence from contemporary US chains and greater demand for customisation from diners
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Analysis & InsightQSR continues to outperform wider eating-out market
The UK QSR market is forecast to reach £18.0bn in 2026, according to data from Lumina Intelligence, with turnover growth of 2.6% and outlet numbers increasing by 0.7%
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Analysis & InsightBritain’s drive-thru moment
What Chick-fil-A’s $9m lanes teach a nation that built its high streets first
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NewsEG On The Move completes acquisition of 85 UK forecourt sites
The addition of Prax’s petrol forecourt network provides further opportunities for the Zuber Issa-led group to expand its branded foodservice offering.
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OpinionIs PizzaExpress too late to the fried chicken party?
In a move that sounds familiar, the casual dining chain is bringing a US fried chicken brand to these shores
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NewsPopeyes partners with Applegreen to expand in Ireland
The QSR chain has entered a partnership that will see Applegreen invest €6m to open Popeyes restaurants in roadside locations across the Republic of Ireland
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NewsPopeyes launches new Cajun Crunch range
Amid growing competition in the chicken category, Popeyes has leaned into its New Orleans heritage to introduce a “louder, deeper” take on its signature shatter crunch
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Analysis & InsightPopeyes: ‘Our control of the basics has enabled us to scale’
The fast-growing fried chicken chain’s CTO, David Carey, told MCA’s Hostech Conference that the unification of different tech systems is a big focus as the group continues to scale
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NewsInternational expansion drives RBI to beat expectations
The US company which owns Burger King, Popeyes and Tim Hortons reported system-wide sales growth of 6.2%, including 11.1% for its international business
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NewsPopeyes launches ‘university’ to support staff development
The fast-growing QSR brand will offer nationally recognised qualifications through a new apprenticeship programme and pathways to support progression
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up the week’s biggest openings stories, featuring new venues from Vagabond Wines, Popeyes, Chipotle, Sandwich Sandwich, and more
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NewsPopeyes rolls out breakfast range nationwide
The rollout will see 20 menu items, including the Big Cajun Roll and Big Cajun Wrap, served across the QSR chain’s estate from 14 April
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Analysis & InsightDublin down on growth – why quick-service brands are flocking to Ireland
The Emerald Isle’s QSR market is seeing an influx of operators crossing the Irish Sea attracted by surging consumer demand, a strong economy and favourable rates of VAT
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InterviewsPopeyes: ‘We’ve got a lot of white space to move into’
The fast-growing fried chicken chain is aiming to open a further 40 sites this year with chief development officer Tom Byng saying there’s still plenty of room for growth
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OpinionDreaming of global growth
From New York, to the Republic of Ireland, to the Middle East, ambitious British brands are looking outwards to international opportunties, MCA’s Food to Go conference heard