Yelp's latest report reveals that Chick-fil-A has overtaken Popeyes as America's favorite fried chicken sandwich chain, with Dave's Hot Chicken, Raising Cane's, and Shake Shack rounding out the top five. Despite Popeyes' historical significance in popularizing the fried chicken sandwich craze, it now ranks fifth, while McDonald's remains a regional favorite but only ninth nationally. Preferences may shift again in the future, but Chick-fil-A currently leads the pack.
Popeyes has introduced limited-time Chicken Wraps and a new beverage lineup to compete with McDonald's upcoming return of the Snack Wrap, with Popeyes' wraps featuring hand-breaded chicken, various spreads, and biscuit-inspired tortillas, while McDonald's plans to bring back their Snack Wraps in July.
Popeyes introduces limited-time fried chicken wraps available nationwide until supplies last, offering a portable alternative to their popular chicken sandwiches, along with new blueberry lemonade and tea for summer.
To celebrate Beyoncé's new country-inspired album, Popeyes is renaming its Combo menu to "Cowboy Combo Meals," featuring a variety of combo options including classic Chicken Sandwich and Blackened Chicken Sandwich. Available nationwide for one week only, the Cowboy Combo Meals can be ordered for pick up or delivery through Popeyes.com/menu.
R&B star Chris Brown and his fellow investors are facing potential asset seizure after defaulting on a $2 million bank loan used to open two Popeyes franchises. A court in California has ordered Brown to personally pay over $1.3 million to City National Bank, with the possibility of assets being seized if he fails to respond within 30 days. This adds to Brown's ongoing legal issues, including a lawsuit for allegedly assaulting a man in London and a history of legal troubles dating back to 2009.
Michigan Popeyes franchise fined $48,251 for violating child labor laws after 63 teens, ages 14 and 15, were found to have worked more than 18 hours when school was in session and past 7 p.m. before June 1 and past 9 p.m. between June 1 and Labor Day. The parent company, Michigan Multi-King Inc., which operates the Popeyes in Troy, cooperated in the investigation and took action to remediate the issues. The Fair Labor Standards Act prohibits 14- and 15-year-old employees from working late hours and operating hazardous equipment. Popeyes franchisee is committed to ensuring strict compliance with labor laws going forward.
A Popeyes restaurant in Troy, Michigan, has been cited for violating child labor laws after employing 63 teens aged 14-15 during school hours, resulting in a $48,251 fine. The parent company, Restaurant Brands International, did not immediately comment. The Labor Department has seen a 69% increase in child labor law violations, with 955 cases identified in fiscal year 2023, and has formed an Interagency Task Force to Combat Child Labor Exploitation to address the issue.
Ken Jeong stars in Popeyes' first Super Bowl commercial, featuring the chain's new wings. The comedic spot shows Jeong as a man who cryogenically froze himself 52 years ago waiting for the "best-ever" wing to be created. Jeong, a former medical resident, reveals that he used to eat Popeyes after long shifts. The ad also features his goldendoodle, Mocha. Jeong expresses gratitude for the opportunity and discusses his current hosting roles on "I Can See Your Voice" and "The Masked Singer."
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen will give away free wings if the Buffalo Bills, Baltimore Ravens, or Philadelphia Eagles win Super Bowl 58, with the offer available two days after the game with any online or in-app purchase. The promotion is tied to the launch of five new flavors of wings and is reminiscent of Taco Bell's World Series promotion.
Popeyes is adding a new line of wings to its menu, including Honey BBQ, Roasted Garlic Parmesan, Signature Hot, Ghost Pepper, and Sweet N'Spicy flavors. The fast-food chain hopes to recreate the success it had with its chicken sandwich debut in 2019. Wings have gained popularity as cheap eats, and Popeyes saw a surge in sales and customer interest when it introduced limited-time wing promotions. The success of these promotions led to the decision to make wings a permanent menu item. Popeyes expects the wings to attract a younger demographic and potentially spark a marketing war with competitors.
In celebration of National Fried Chicken Sandwich Day on November 9, various restaurants are offering deals on their chicken sandwiches. Burger King is giving away a free BK Royal Crispy Chicken Sandwich with a $5 or more order for Royal Perks rewards members. Jollibee is offering a "buy one, get one free" deal on their Spicy Chicken Sandwich. KFC has multiple offers, including free delivery, a free chicken sandwich with a $15 minimum purchase on DoorDash or Uber Eats, and a 50% off KFC chicken sandwich with a $15 minimum purchase on Grubhub. Popeyes is offering a BOGO deal on their chicken sandwich combos through their app, and Wingstop is offering BOGO chicken sandwiches at all locations with a code.
Popeyes has partnered with luxury condiment brand Truff to create the Spicy Truff Chicken Sandwich, featuring Popeyes' signature fried chicken sandwich with a spicy mayo infused with black winter truffle. The collaboration also includes a Truff menu with Truff's sauce enhancing popular Popeyes items. Customers can customize their orders with a side of Truff Spicy Mayo, and there is a TikTok contest for a chance to win a spot on Popeye's yacht in 2024. Popeyes aims to bring a touch of luxury to everyday dining with this fancy collaboration.
Popeyes has surpassed KFC to become the second-largest chicken chain in the United States, trailing behind Chick-fil-A. The rise of Popeyes can be attributed to the success of its chicken sandwich, which sparked the chicken sandwich wars and led to a decline in market share for KFC. Chick-fil-A remains the dominant player in the industry, with its market share expanding. While KFC struggled to respond to the competition, Popeyes capitalized on the popularity of its chicken sandwich to introduce new menu items and open new restaurants.
A Popeyes employee in Texas was arrested after allegedly selling marijuana on the job and shooting at a customer who tried to rob him during a drug deal. The employee, Yadiel Gonzalez, was wearing his work uniform when he fired shots at the customer in the restaurant's parking lot. Deputies found drugs and a firearm in Gonzalez's backpack, and he has been charged with unlawful carrying a weapon, deadly conduct, and tampering with evidence. Popeyes has fired Gonzalez and is cooperating with the police.
A wild rhesus macaque monkey has been spotted outside a Popeye's in Orange City, Florida, prompting multiple calls to the police. Officials are urging the public not to feed or capture the monkey, and it is unclear how many monkeys have been seen. The sighting surprised employees and residents, with one person commenting that they did not expect to see a monkey in the area.
