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food7 months ago•2 min saved

Yelp Names America's Top Chicken Sandwich Chain, Surprising Fans

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.

via The Takeout|

#chick-fil-a #fast-food #food

business9 months ago•2 min saved

Popeyes Introduces Surprise Menu Item to Rival McDonald's

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.

via New York Post|

#business #chicken-wraps #fast-food

food9 months ago•2 min saved

Popeyes Launches New Chicken Wraps and Menu Items to Rival McDonald's

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.

via The Takeout|

#chicken-wrap #fast-food #food

food-and-entertainment1 year ago•0 min saved

"Beyoncé's 'Cowboy Carter' Album Sparks Unique Collaborations and Events Across the Country"

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.

via Chew Boom|

#beyonce #country-inspired-album #cowboy-combo

entertainment2 years ago•2 min saved

Chris Brown Faces Asset Seizure for Unpaid $2M Bank Loan Used to Purchase Popeyes Franchises

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.

via Yahoo Entertainment|

#chris-brown #entertainment #lawsuit

business2 years ago•2 min saved

Popeyes Franchise Fined for Child Labor Violations in Michigan and Bay Area

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.

via MLive.com|

#business #child-labor-laws #fine

labor-law-violations2 years ago•3 min saved

Michigan Popeyes and Oakland County Fast-Food Restaurant Cited for Violating Child Labor Laws

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.

via Fox Business|

#child-labor-laws #department-of-labor #labor-law-violations

entertainment2 years ago•4 min saved

"Ken Jeong Stars in Popeyes' First Super Bowl Ad, Freezing Time and Enjoying Chicken Wings"

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."

via Yahoo Life|

#comedy #commercial #entertainment

food-and-promotions2 years ago•2 min saved

"Popeyes' Super Bowl Wings Giveaway: Free Chicken if Specific Team Wins"

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.

via USA TODAY|

#chicken-wings #food-and-promotions #nfl

business2 years ago•2 min saved

"Popeyes Makes Chicken Wings a Permanent Fan-Favorite on the Menu"

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.

via CNN|

#business #chicken-wings #fast-food

food-and-dining2 years ago•1 min saved

"Top Spots for Free Fried Chicken Sandwiches on National Fried Chicken Sandwich Day"

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.

via The Takeout|

#burger-king #deals #food-and-dining

food-and-beverage2 years ago•2 min saved

"Popeyes' Spicy TRUFF Chicken Sandwich Ignites Fast Food Frenzy"

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.

via Food & Wine|

#collaboration #fast-food #food-and-beverage

business2 years ago•2 min saved

Popeyes surpasses KFC to become second-largest chicken chain, while Chick-fil-A maintains top spot

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.

via CNBC|

#business #chick-fil-a #chicken-chain

crime2 years ago•1 min saved

"Popeyes Employee Shoots at Robber During Drug Deal on the Clock: Arrest Made"

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.

via Yahoo News|

#arrest #crime #drug-dealing

odd-news2 years ago•1 min saved

"Florida Residents Beware: Monkey on the Loose Causes Chaos at Popeye's"

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.

via FOX 35 Orlando|

#florida #monkey #odd-news