Popeyes FDD Summary
Type of Business
You will operate a quick-service restaurant specializing in the sale of fried chicken, seafood and other quick service food under the name “Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen”. Popeyes distinguishes itself with a unique “Louisiana” style menu that features spicy chicken, chicken tenders, biscuits, fried shrimp and other related fast food seafood, red beans and rice and other quick-service menu items.
Corporate Information
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, Inc was formed as a Minnesota corporation on July 27, 1992 under the name America’s Favorite Chicken Company. They changed their name to AFC Enterprises, Inc. on October 7, 1996 and to Popeyes Louisiana Chicken, Inc. on January 17, 2014. They do business under their corporate name and under the names “Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits” and “Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen”. Their principal business address is 400 Perimeter Center Terrace, Suite 1000, Atlanta, Georgia 30346.
Investment
The total investment necessary to begin operation of a Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen franchised business is between $375,800 to $520,100 for a new free-standing facility, between $297,300 to $454,100 for a new in-line facility, and between $247,300 to $466,100 for a converted facility, excluding real estate and improvements. This includes a franchise fee for each Restaurant of $35,000 and development fee of $12,500 for each Restaurant you agree to develop under the development agreement that must be paid to the franchisor.