Popeyes UK opens drive-thru in Wakefield

The first three people queuing will win free chicken sandwiches for a year.

Popeyes UK has announced that the new Wakefield Drive-Thru restaurant will open on 7 October.

The all-new American fried chicken restaurant will be located at Snowhill Retail Park, marking the brand’s 19th opening in 2024 and 58th in the UK overall, as part of plans to launch 30 new locations in 2024.

Ahead of the launch, chicken fans can enter for the chance to win a famous chicken sandwich at the opening of the new venue by signing up via the Popeyes UK website.

On opening day, the first three people queuing both on foot and in cars will win free chicken sandwiches for a whole year. 

Additionally, the first 100 customers will be rewarded with a free chicken sandwich and exclusive Popeyes UK merchandise. 

They will also be serving up its breakfast menu from 8 October. The menu features the cajun roll, cajun hash browns, and Nutella-topped buttermilk biscuits. 

Breakfast will be available from 8 AM until 11 AM everyday and will include a breakfast meal for just £1.99, consisting of the breakfast roll with herby chicken sausage, a cajun hash brown, and a drink.