POPEYES LOUISIANA KITCHEN
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen franchises quick-service restaurants specializing in Louisiana-style fried bone-in chicken, chicken sandwiches, tenders, wings, fried shrimp, seafood, and other quick-service food items, including breakfast in approved locations. Franchisees operate under the Popeyes brand and system, adhering to standardized procedures in formats like free-standing, in-line, drive-thru, sit-down, takeout, and delivery. The target market is the general population, particularly ages 18-54, in a highly competitive quick-service restaurant industry influenced by tastes, economics, and traffic patterns.
Franchise Costs
5% royalty + 4.6-5% ad fund + $200/mo digital system fee + $60/mo training fee + up to $165/mo POP IT fee
How POPEYES LOUISIANA KITCHEN Compares
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
POPEYES LOUISIANA KITCHEN Current | N/A | $50K | 5.0% | 3,134 |
| MCDONALD'S | $1.5M – $2.6M | $45K | N/A | 12,772 |
| AFC | $45K – $151K | $6K | 9.5% | 3,572 |
| KFC (NON-TRADITIONAL) | $1.2M – $4.2M | $45K | N/A | 3,404 |
| SONIC DRIVE-IN | $1.5M – $2.5M | $15K | 5.0% | 3,120 |
| JIMMY JOHN'S | $366K – $734K | $35K | 6.0% | 2,737 |
Fast Food Average 129 franchises | $608K – $1.6M | $35K | 6.1% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 129 Fast Food franchises by location count.
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for POPEYES LOUISIANA KITCHEN franchisees (2014 – 2025)
Loans by Year
SBA 7(a) loan activity over time
* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.
Franchisee Contacts
3,064 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
| Name | SBA Loan |
|---|---|
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Primarily termination disputes, breach of development agreements, enforcement of post-termination obligations and unauthorized trademark usage by former franchisees, and allegations of misrepresentations in franchise sales.
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
As of the 2026 FDD, POPEYES LOUISIANA KITCHEN has 3,134 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 1976.
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