AMERICAN FAST FOOD BRAND COMING TO SCOTLAND
US born fast food chain is set to open next year is set to open its first UK drive thru branch in Barrhead. It will take the place of the former Nestlé Purina factory which is currently being transformed after it lay derelict for 15 years.
The plans were approved by Glasgow City Council last September and will open its doors in February.
Popeyes was also granted permission to convert the ‘Pound Shop’ on Sauchiehall Street into a restaurant. Glasgow City Council approved these plans in September.
Popeyes was established 50 years ago in New Orleans, Louisiana. The first restaurant opened in 1972 and was then called ‘Chicken On The Run’.
After a few months the restaurant reopened as Popeyes, selling spicy, New Orleans-style chicken. Popeyes is a global sensation, with over 2700 restaurants around the world. So far there UK expansion has so far saw 6 stores open.
Customers will have the choice of a mix of chicken burgers, all available with classic crispy chicken or spicy.
Chicken tenders and wings are also on the menu, as well as a variety of shakes, and sides including Mac and cheese and Cajun fries.
Dips include garlic mayonnaise, voodoo sweet chilli, red hot honey and many more.
There are also various flavours of ice cream are to be enjoyed for dessert.
