Popular US fast food giant to open 45 new restaurants in UK this year
Popular US fast food giant to open 45 new restaurants in UK this year
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A POPULAR US fast food chain has revealed plans to open 45 new restaurants in the UK this year. Popeyes already opened 33 locations in the UK last year and it's one of the fastest-growing chicken brands in the quick-service market. The fast-food joint, which is famous for its Louisiana-style chicken burgers and tenders, first came to the UK in 2021, opening a site in Westfield shopping centre in Stratford.
![[Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen restaurant exterior.]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/popeyes-kilburn-high-road-nw6-917550174.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
It now plans to expand its presence in cities including Birmingham, Leeds and Bristol as well as opening further locations in Manchester, Liverpool, London and Scotland. Alongside opening dine-in restaurants, the brand said it has plans to open drive-thru locations and delivery kitchens, which will be just for takeaway orders.
It also wants to open spots for customers to grab food near train stations. Tom Crowley, chief of Popeyes UK, said: “2025 is set to be another incredibly exciting year for Popeyes UK, building on the significant successes our team generated in 2024 as we ended the year with an annual sales run rate of £150m.".
It is one of many American brands looking to grow its presence on the UK high street, despite many restaurants and cafes struggling due to factors like rising costs. Despite many households facing rising bills, they may still choose to treat themselves occasionally to a fast-food meal as it is an affordable treat and costs less than a high-end restaurant.
