Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen is a globally recognized American fast-food chain specializing in New Orleans-style fried chicken. Founded in 1972 by Alvin C. Copeland Sr. in Arabi, Louisiana, a suburb of New Orleans, the brand expanded internationally in 1984 by opening its first Canadian location in Toronto. Today, the chain operates thousands of locations worldwide, including hundreds across Canada. Popeyes is best known for its signature spicy fried chicken, hand-battered chicken tenders, iconic buttermilk biscuits, and Louisiana-inspired sides like red beans and rice, anchoring its market positioning on authentic Cajun and Creole flavors.