New Orleans–born chicken sensation Popeyes is officially hitting a major milestone: the opening of its 100th UK restaurant, landing at London Bridge on Tuesday 25th November. And in true Popeyes fashion, they’re celebrating big — with free Chicken Sandwiches for life for the first three fans in the queue.
Since arriving in the UK in 2021, Popeyes has quickly become one of the country’s most talked-about food chains. From its first store in Westfield Stratford to reaching 100 nationwide locations in just four years, the brand’s growth has been explosive. Over the past year alone, it has created more than 2,000 new jobs, with plans to expand to 3,500 employees by the end of 2025.
Popeyes’ cult status has been powered by its famous Chicken Sandwich, which went viral after its US debut back in 2019 — and continues to be ordered at a rate of one every three seconds worldwide. Made with fresh chicken marinated for 12 hours and coated in the brand’s signature Shatter Crunch, it remains a favourite among fried chicken lovers.
Big Rewards for Early Birds at London Bridge
The London Bridge opening is set to draw massive queues, and for good reason. The first three people in line will walk away with the ultimate bragging rights: free Chicken Sandwiches for life.
Fans who can’t make it to London Bridge needn’t worry — celebrations are happening across the UK.
Nationwide Giveaway: 100 Free Sandwiches Per Store
On 25th November between 10am–12pm, every Popeyes UK restaurant and drive-thru will give away 100 free Chicken Sandwiches. All you need to do is show up and queue.
To find your nearest restaurant, visit the Popeyes UK store locator
Week-Long £5.99 Meal Deal via the App
Miss out on the freebies? Popeyes is also running a week-long celebratory offer from 24th–30th November. Fans can grab a Chicken Sandwich, Fries, and an ice-cold Coca-Cola® drink for just £5.99, exclusively through the Popeyes UK app on iOS and Android.
This celebration ties in with the launch of the brand’s festive menu, The Cheesy Collection, arriving just in time for the holiday season.
A Word From Popeyes UK CEO Tom Crowley
“Reaching our 100th restaurant is an incredible milestone, and it’s all thanks to our amazing fans and teams across the UK,” said Tom Crowley, CEO at Popeyes UK. “London Bridge feels like the perfect place to celebrate — iconic, full of energy, and right at the heart of the city. Beyond that, we can’t wait to thank our fans with these giveaways and give everyone the chance to enjoy a true taste of New Orleans. Here’s to the next 100!”
Where to Join the Celebration
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London Bridge Opening: 25th November at 11am — arrive early for your shot at free sandwiches for life.
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Nationwide Giveaways: 100 free Chicken Sandwiches at every UK Popeyes restaurant and drive-thru between 10am–12pm.
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£5.99 App Deal: Available 24th–30th November across restaurants, drive-thrus, and delivery orders placed via the Popeyes app.
