Popeyes

Popeyes launches a Blackened Chicken Sandwich that took 4 years to perfect

By Patricia Cobe on Nov. 15, 2022

The chain is primed to reignite the chicken sandwich wars by challenging competitors to “copy this.”

Tim Hortons and Popeyes find their footing outside the U.S.

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 08, 2022

The Bottom Line: The brands’ international unit expansion has taken off, providing parent company Restaurant Brands International with a key growth pillar.

Financing

Popeyes sets its sights on China

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 10, 2022

The Miami-based chicken chain has an agreement with the private equity firm Cartesian Capital Group to develop restaurants in the country.

Financing

Digital sales drive performance at parent of Burger King and Tim Hortons

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 04, 2022

Brand operator Restaurant Brands International now gets a third of its sales through digital channels. Sales at Burger King and Popeyes also improve in the U.S.

Marketing

Popeyes is bringing back Cajun Rice for its 50th anniversary

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 21, 2022

The company is also planning another discounted chicken promotion as part of planned celebrations for its birthday.

Marketing

Popeyes offering cheap chicken to mark its 50th birthday

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 09, 2022

The company, which officially turns 50 on Sunday, will allow digital customers who spend $5 to buy two pieces of chicken for 59 cents next week. That’s the same price as in 1972.

Food