POPEYES has announced the opening date for its first-ever restaurant in Edinburgh.
The popular American fast food giant shared that customers will be able to enjoy the sweet taste of Louisiana in the Scottish capital from next week.
This forms part of a plan by the firm to open more than 45 new locations across the UK by the end of 2025.
Previously, Tom Crowley, Popeyes UK Chief Executive Officer, said that an Edinburgh restaurant has been "highly requested" since the chain first arrived in the UK.
He added that they are "so delighted" to make this wish a reality and that after seeing Scottish fans queue for up to 18 hours for previous openings, they are "confident" that the new restaurant will be a hit.
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When will the first Popeyes restaurant in Edinburgh open?
The first Popeyes restaurant in Edinburgh will open on Friday, March 14 at 11am.
To mark the occasion, the fast food chain will "pull out all the stops" by providing the first 100 customers with free chicken sandwiches.
There will also be energetic live music from the Brass Funkeys.
Where will Popeyes' first-ever Edinburgh restaurant be located?
Edinburgh's first Popeyes and the seventh such location in Scotland will be located in the former Halifax building at 131-133 Princes Street.
These are all the other Popeyes locations in Scotland at the time of writing:
- Glasgow - Sauchiehall Street
- Barrhead
- Braehead
- East Kilbride
- Aberdeen - Wellington Circle
- Aberdeen - Union Street
And that's 2024 DONE! Big thanks to everyone who made this year one to remember 🐔👏 pic.twitter.com/OsjNdUkUYx
— Popeyes Louisiana Chicken UK (@PopeyesUK) December 31, 2024
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Discussing the new opening, Tom Crowley said that Scotland has quickly become one of Popeyes' "most exciting growth areas" and that the firm is "thrilled to be opening in the heart of Edinburgh" on Princes Street.
He added that the "enthusiasm from our Scottish fans has been incredible, with record-breaking queues at previous openings."
Edinburgh's first Popeyes restaurant will open on Friday, March 14.
