The Modern Popeyes Renaissance:
An inside look at how the Louisiana brand is becoming the next big global quick service restaurant Miami, FL ( RestaurantNews.com ) Founded in 1972 in New Orleans, Louisiana, the Popeyes ® brand has been one of America’s best kept secrets for the last 48 years. Long before breaking the internet with their Chicken Sandwich launch, the brand’s flavorful Cajun recipes and spices have been loved by a devout following, recognized by celebrities, and respected among world-renowned chefs. Everything changed in 2019 when the historic launch of the Chicken Sandwich became the tipping point for a larger Popeyes ® renaissance around the world. This story is about not one, but the seven reasons, why Popeyes ® is the next global powerhouse. 1. Business Evolution: Fastest Growing Sales in the Industry In 2019, one of the most successful launches in quick service restaurants (QSR) history, the Popeyes ® Chicken Sandwich, impelled the brand to impressive US comparable sales trending...