Famous Louisiana fried chicken brand is coming to Manchester

Mancunians will soon finally be able to get their hands on the Chicken Sandwich that broke the internet, because Popeyes UK has announced that it will finally be landing in Manchester later this year.

Founded in New Orleans, Louisiana, the all-new restaurant will be situated in Manchester Piccadilly, marking the brand’s 15th opening in 2023 and the chain’s 32nd opening since landing in the UK in November 2021.

Chicken fans in Manchester will be able to experience Popeyes world-famous shatter crunch for themselves once they get their hands on the mouth-watering menu, including the iconic Popeyes Chicken Sandwich (pictured) which contains its signature 12-hour marinated chicken, and original Southern biscuits and gravy.

What’s more, Popeyes will also be serving its brand-new breakfast menu, including the Big Breakfast Roll (a sausage patty, egg, streaky bacon, and American cheese in a soft bun), a variety of sausage, bacon, egg and cheese muffins, cajun hash browns, and its famous Louisiana buttermilk biscuits served with cinnamon sugar or Nutella.

Tom Crowley, CEO at Popeyes UK, said: “We are thrilled to announce that a new Popeyes restaurant will be opening in Manchester later this year. The city has been a key location for us since we first landed in the UK, and we’re looking forward to bringing the spirit of New Orleans to the iconic Piccadilly Gardens. Our most recent openings have been some of the biggest to date, not just in the UK but for Popeyes globally. After many requests for a Popeyes UK in Manchester, we are confident that the new restaurant will be just as popular and can’t wait to announce our opening week plans soon.”