POPEYES POV 🌶️ SPICY SIGNATURE BONE IN CHICKEN

Here are some fun and interesting facts about Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen 🍗

• Founded in 1972 in New Orleans, Louisiana by Al Copeland.
• The original name was “Chicken on the Run”, but it failed and was rebranded as Popeyes.
• The name Popeyes comes from Popeye Doyle, a character played by Gene Hackman in The French Connection — not the cartoon sailor.
• Famous for its Louisiana-style seasoning, which is spicier and more flavorful than many other fast-food chicken chains.
• Popeyes uses a 12-hour marination process for its chicken to boost flavor and tenderness.
• Their buttermilk biscuits are so dry they’ve become a viral meme — and Popeyes leans into the joke.
• The chicken sandwich launched in 2019 caused nationwide sellouts and huge lines, sparking the “chicken sandwich wars.”
• Popeyes is known for Cajun-inspired sides like red beans & rice, Cajun fries, and mashed potatoes with Cajun gravy.
• It’s now owned by Restaurant Brands International, the same company that owns Burger King and Tim Hortons.
• Popeyes has 3,000+ locations worldwide, including the U.S., Asia, and the Middle East.
• Their mild vs. spicy chicken difference is in the seasoning blend, not the breading thickness.
• Popeyes’ recipes are inspired by Creole and Cajun cooking, which blends French, African, and Southern flavors.