Raisin’ the roof for the big 100! New Orleans-born chicken brand, Popeyes®, is opening its 100th UK restaurant at London Bridge on Tuesday 25th November with a bang, giving away free Chicken Sandwiches for life to thank its loyal fans for all the shatter-crunchin’ support along the way.
Offering maximum taste to fried chicken fans in the UK since 2021, Popeyes® has made a huge splash across the nation, expanding from its very first restaurant in Westfield, Stratford to a huge 100 locations nationwide in just four years. In the past year alone, the New Orleans-born brand has created over 2,000 jobs and is set to have a team of around 3,500 employees by the end of 2025, all serving up its renowned Southern hospitality. This milestone marks a huge moment for the brand, which has solidified its cult-status with its internet-breaking Chicken Sandwich, and sees queues down the street for each new store opening – and this one is set to be the biggest yet!
Now, it’s bringing the legendary Louisiana flavours to London Bridge. The first three eager fans in line will score free Chicken Sandwiches for life**, a fitting tribute to the sandwich that broke the internet after its U.S. launch in August 2019. Featuring fresh, 12-hour marinated chicken and Popeyes®’ signature Shatter Crunch coating, the Chicken Sandwich has become a certified Popeyes® fan-favourite across the globe, and this year, one has been purchased every 3 seconds.
Ampin’ up the festivities further, every Popeyes® UK restaurant and drive-thru will give away 100 free Chicken Sandwiches to mark the milestone restaurant opening on 25th November, between 10am-12pm. All fans need to do is head to any Popeyes restaurant or drive-thru and join the queue.
And the celebrations don’t stop there, as fans nationwide that miss out can get still get their hands on the week-long celebratory deal with an iconic Chicken Sandwich, Fries and a refreshing Coca-Cola® drink* at a limited-time price of just £5.99 via the Popeyes® app. Available from 24th-30th November, the offer marks a week-long thank you to the UK fans who have embraced Popeyes®’ signature New Orleans flavour since it first landed in Britain, and comes amidst the launch of the fried chicken favourite’s Festive range, The Cheesy Collection.
Tom Crowley, CEO at Popeyes® UK , said “Reaching our 100th restaurant is an incredible milestone, and it’s all thanks to our amazing fans and teams across the UK. London Bridge feels like the perfect place to celebrate – it’s iconic, full of energy, and right at the heart of the city. Beyond that we can’t wait to thank our fans with these giveaways of our signature menu items, and give everyone the chance to enjoy a true taste of New Orleans. Here’s to the next 100!”
Popeyes® fans can head to London Bridge on 25th November, ahead of the new store opening at 11AM, with the first three in the queue to be in with the chance of winning free Chicken Sandwiches for life. The celebrations are for all fans nationwide however, with Popeyes® around the country from Exeter to Edinburgh, fans can head to their nearest Popeyes® restaurant on the day to be in with a chance of winning one of the 100 free Chicken Sandwiches up for grabs at every restaurant and drive thru** nationwide.
With festivities continuing all week, fans can order the week-long celebratory deal, with an iconic Chicken Sandwich, Fries and a refreshing Coca-Cola® drink* at a limited-time price of just £5.99 – available from 24th – 30th November across all Popeyes® restaurants, drive–thrus, and via delivery when ordering via the Popeyes® UK app. The Popeyes® UK app is available to download on iOS and Android now.
