And Fries the bird in-house. It's extra work maybe but you can't taste the difference.

Al Copeland Credited, in part, for bringing Cajun and Creole cooking to the national forefront, Al Copeland parlayed success as founder of Popeyes into Copeland's Restaurants, introducing even more offbeat and ground-breaking ideas into the international restaurant scene.

Signature Louisiana Chicken Chicken on the bone, marinated for 12 hours in our signature blend of Louisiana herbs and spices. Your choice of Classic or Spicy!

Restaurant Brands International (RBI), the parent company of Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, Burger King and more, appointed Joshua Kobza as CEO, effective March 1, 2023.

A: The first thing you notice about Popeyes is the marinade. It's a real reddish, orange color. It sticks to the chicken, you see it all through the chicken, and that's where the flavor is. And our chicken is dipped in an egg-and-flour batter before it's fried.

Popeyes distinguishes itself with a unique New Orleans style menu featuring spicy chicken, chicken tenders, fried shrimp and other regional items.

History. Popeyes was formed in Arabi, Louisiana, a suburb of New Orleans, Louisiana, in St. Bernard Parish. It first opened its doors on June 12, 1972, as "Chicken on the Run". Owner Al Copeland (1944–2008) wanted to compete with Kentucky Fried Chicken, but his restaurant failed after several months.

The brand is known for its famous Louisiana-style fried chicken and its signature chicken sandwich. Popeyes, with more than 3,900 restaurants in over 30 countries, will treat people of Chennai with their Louisiana-style Cajun chicken.

The bone helps the chicken cook more evenly and the skin locks in moisture. Bone-in chicken breasts are cheaper than boneless chicken breasts. Even with the weight of the bone counted, bone-in chicken is the better price per pound. Bone-in chicken is healthy.

Rent, labor costs, and other expenses can vary from place to place, so owners might need to adjust their prices to cover those costs. For example, if a restaurant is in a pricier area, they may need to charge a bit more for their menu items. Taxes can also play a role in the final price you pay for your meal.

A large part of Popeye's success was the way the Chicken Sandwich Wars encouraged customer participation and feedback. Popeye's started a conversation and customers were able to interact with each other and the brand.

Restaurant Brands International Inc. owns quick-service brands Burger King, Popeye's Louisiana Kitchen and Tim Hortons.

Alvin C. Copeland claimed he named the stores after the fictional detective Jimmy "Popeye" Doyle (portrayed by Gene Hackman) in the 1971 film The French Connection, which came out a year before the chain was founded, and not the comic strip character Popeye the Sailor.