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Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen

Iconic fried chicken restaurant inspired by New Orleans flavors and Southern cooking.

Veteran DiscountActively Growing
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
$505K–$3.9M
Investment
$50K
Franchise Fee
5%
Royalty
$505K+
Liquid Capital
Territories
Available
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💰Investment Budget
Total investment: $505K–$3.9M
📍Territory Availability
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🏷️Industry Category
Food & Beverage franchise
👤Ownership Style
owner operator, semi absentee

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About Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen

Copyright © 2025 Entrepreneur Media, LLC All rights reserved. Entrepreneur® and its related marks are registered trademarks of Entrepreneur Media LLC If you have dreams of owning your own business and “love that chicken” from Popeyes, opening your own Popeyes franchise could be the perfect combination. Here’s what you need to know about becoming a Popeyes franchise owner. Popeyes specializes in delicious and unforgettable fried chicken. They are committed to tasty, affordable, and fast meals. Known for its New Orleans-style fried chicken, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen delivers excellent flavors at an appealing price. As one of the top fast-food franchises in the U.S., Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen makes it a point to offer delicious fast food to keep people coming back for more.

Investment At-a-Glance

$505K–$3.9M
Total Investment
$50K
Franchise Fee
5%
Royalty
$500K+
Min. Liquid Capital
4%
Brand / Ad Fund
3.1 weeks
Training
20 years
Term

By the Numbers

1972
Year Founded
1976
Franchising Since
5,053+
Total Locations
#18
Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Rank

Next Steps

1
Intro Call
Background + Goals
2
Territory + FDD
Review Demographic Report, Address All FDD Questions
3
Funding & Validation
Corporate Team Joins To Verify Funding & Verify Operations
4
Franchise Application
Collect Full Franchise Application And Intent To Join Franchise
5
CEO Approval
CEO Joins For Pre-Approval And Final Steps

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Franchise Cost & Investment

The total investment range to open a Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen franchise is $505K–$3.9M. The initial franchise fee is $50K. Ongoing royalty is 5%.

Is Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen a Good Franchise to Own?

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen is a Food & Beverage opportunity. Veteran discounts are offered. Schedule a call with a Franchise KI consultant to review fit, territory, and financial projections.

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