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Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Franchises for Sale
A large-scale fried chicken quick-service restaurant under Restaurant Brands International, usually a free-standing drive-thru building run by a full-time managing director with an ownership stake.
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Existing Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Franchises for Sale
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Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Franchise Model Overview
Popeyes restaurants are quick-service outlets specializing in fried chicken, seafood and Louisiana-style sides, a concept that began in New Orleans in 1972 and has franchised since 1976; the franchisor is an indirect subsidiary of Restaurant Brands International, which also owns Burger King, Tim Hortons and Firehouse Subs. The standard unit is a free-standing drive-thru building on a sizable parcel with 25 to 30 parking spaces, which makes a new build a seven-figure project before real estate; in-line and convenience-store formats cost a fraction of that. Beyond royalty and the national advertising contribution, owners pay into a regional co-op and a monthly digital ordering fee. The business is not absentee: a Managing Director with an ownership stake must devote full time to the restaurant, live within driving distance and complete training, and the Managing Owner must hold at least 10%. The U.S. system is large and growing, with roughly 3,200 restaurants, only about 95 company-owned, and transfers between franchisees are common; they require approval and may carry a pro-rated fee if additional term is granted.
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