Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen

Restaurant Brands International · QSR · EST. 1972 · Miami, Florida

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US UNITS3,1212025 record · QSR Pro estimates

GLOBAL UNITS3,8002025 record · QSR Pro estimates

FRANCHISED %90%2025 record · QSR Pro estimates

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01Our Coverage

12 STORIES

Latest

Popeyes Appoints Chris Padoan as COO, Expands Field Team 75% in Turnaround Push

Restaurant Brands International named Burger King veteran Chris Padoan as Popeyes COO and expanded the chain's field operations team by 75%, the latest moves in a turnaround effort after four consecutive quarters of same-store sales declines.

Mar 24, 2026

The QSR Franchisee Distress Wave: How Operator-Level Bankruptcies Are Reshaping Franchise Economics in 2026Mar 24, 2026 Popeyes Is in Trouble: Sales Down Four Straight Quarters, Its Biggest Franchisee Just Filed BankruptcyMar 24, 2026 Restaurant Brands International's 2028 Growth Algorithm: Can Burger King, Tim Hortons, and Popeyes Deliver?Mar 24, 2026 How to Open a Popeyes FranchiseMar 21, 2026 RBI’s 2025 growth and Burger King’s remodel planMar 20, 2026 Burger King remodels need more time, RBI CFO saysOct 31, 2026 Deliveroo plans UK robot deliveries with CocoOct 7, 2026 Church’s gives its commercial chief loyalty, menu and pricing oversightSep 15, 2026 Ghai’s Houston Taco Bell purchase changes its geographic mixSep 15, 2026 Oil Price Shock Hits Restaurant Supply Chains: $100 Crude Sends Food-Away-From-Home Costs SurgingMar 24, 2026 Wendy's Q4 2025 Earnings: 11.3% Same-Store Sales Plunge Forces a Rebuilding YearMar 24, 2026

02About the Brand

Chicken restaurant chain specializing in New Orleans-style fried chicken

FIG 1 — US UNIT COUNT, 2019–2025

2,291

2019

2,477

2020

2,557

2021

2,739

2022

2,790

2023

3,008

2024

3,121

2025

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Franchise Requirements

Availability and model

Popeyes is seeking development in the United States and Canada; available areas change.

United States; confirm the format and territory with the franchisor

Popeyes North American franchisingSource checked 2026-10-01 (America/Los_Angeles).

Operating commitment

The brand seeks active operating partners with a business-ownership record, preferably in QSR. Its cost FAQ says costs vary by site, size, configuration and financing.

United States; confirm the format and territory with the franchisor

Popeyes North American franchisingSource checked 2026-10-01 (America/Los_Angeles).

Initial investment / development estimate: Not verified in reviewed sources
United States
No applicable amount verified in the linked sources. Request the current disclosure for this format and territory.
Popeyes North American franchisingSource checked 2026-10-01 (America/Los_Angeles).
Initial franchise fee: Not verified in reviewed sources
United States
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Popeyes North American franchisingSource checked 2026-10-01 (America/Los_Angeles).
Separate development fee: Not verified in reviewed sources
United States
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Popeyes North American franchisingSource checked 2026-10-01 (America/Los_Angeles).
Liquid capital / personal funds: Not verified in reviewed sources
United States
No applicable amount verified in the linked sources. Request the current disclosure for this format and territory.
Popeyes North American franchisingSource checked 2026-10-01 (America/Los_Angeles).
Net worth: Not verified in reviewed sources
United States
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Popeyes North American franchisingSource checked 2026-10-01 (America/Los_Angeles).
Royalty / service fee: Not verified in reviewed sources
United States
No applicable amount verified in the linked sources. Request the current disclosure for this format and territory.
Popeyes North American franchisingSource checked 2026-10-01 (America/Los_Angeles).
Advertising / marketing contribution: Not verified in reviewed sources
United States
No applicable amount verified in the linked sources. Request the current disclosure for this format and territory.
Popeyes North American franchisingSource checked 2026-10-01 (America/Los_Angeles).

Full cost guide and sources →Official Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen website

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