Popeyes opens third Edinburgh restaurant on North Bridge

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 3 Nov, 20:46 · Archive

American chicken chain Popeyes is opening a third location in Edinburgh on North Bridge on 11 November.

American fast-food chain Popeyes is opening a third Edinburgh restaurant on North Bridge on 11 November at noon. The 60-seat venue will serve commuters, tourists and residents, located a five-minute walk from Waverley Station.

On launch day, the first three customers through the door will win free chicken sandwiches for an entire year, with exclusive Popeyes merchandise. The first 100 customers will receive a free chicken sandwich.

Tom Crowley, Popeyes UK CEO, said the city 'has given us such an incredible welcome' and the company 'can't wait to bring even more of our famous Louisiana hospitality to the heart of the Scottish capital'. The chain's previous Edinburgh launches have drawn significant crowds, with fans reported to have camped outside and lined up for over 18 hours.

How it is being reported

• Popeyes announces opening date for third Edinburgh spot after 'incredible welcome'"We're thrilled to be continuing our expansion"Edinburgh Live · 3 Nov, 20:11
• Fast food chain Popeyes announces opening date for new Edinburgh city centre siteEdinburgh hat-trick for American fast-food chicken restaurant chainEdinburgh Evening News · 3 Nov, 17:07

In this story: Popeyes · Edinburgh · North Bridge · Waverley Station · Tom Crowley

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