Popeyes opens York location with queues from overnight

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 9 Oct, 14:07 · Archive

Popeyes chicken restaurant opened in York on 9 October with customers queuing since the previous evening.

Popeyes, a New Orleans-style fried chicken chain, opened a new location in York on 9 October with around 100 people waiting to be among the first customers. The opening included a brass band performance, merchandise giveaways and free chicken burgers handed to the first 100 inside. The new restaurant, located in the former Game shop, has created 70 jobs in the city.

The restaurant offers dine-in options including delivery to the table, along with takeaway and delivery. Popeyes launched a new rewards app with 2,000 extra points for customers who signed up at the York location over the weekend. The first person in the queue, Teigan Butterfield from Leeds, had been waiting outside with her partner and a friend since 6pm on 8 October. She said the idea came from a friend who had queued at other Popeyes openings, and she was promised free chicken sandwiches for a year for being first in line.

How it is being reported

• Queuing since 6pm last night - fast food giant opens in YorkA popular fast-food chain has opened its doors on a brand new York location.The Press (York) · 9 Oct, 13:45
• People queue outside from 6pm last night as fast food giant opens in YorkA popular fast-food chain has opened its doors on a brand new York location.Gazette & Herald (Malton) · 9 Oct, 13:45

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