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Popeyes

Financing

Popeyes' new management team gets a big, early test

 By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 16, 2026

The Bottom Line: The bankruptcy filing of Sailormen is putting pressure on the fast-food chicken chain while proving that franchisors should pay close heed to their franchisees' finances.

Financing

A big Popeyes franchisee files for bankruptcy

 By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 15, 2026

Sailormen, which operates 130 locations of the fast-food chicken chain in Florida, struggled with heavy debt and liquidity challenges. But the company says the filing doesn’t reflect the state of the brand.

Leadership

Peter Perdue named president of Popeyes

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 04, 2025

The former Burger King chief operating officer will take the helm of the fast-food chicken chain in the U.S. and Canada. Nico Henrich was named to take Perdue’s old position.

Financing

Popeyes works to emerge from a surprising sales slump

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 31, 2025

The fast-food chicken chain’s same-store sales declined again last quarter, its fourth decline in the past five earnings periods. Here’s what the company plans to do to turn it around.

Financing

Burger King's sales accelerated last quarter

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 30, 2025

The fast-food chain’s same-store sales rose 3.2% last quarter despite a tough market for the quick-service sector. Firehouse Subs and Tim Hortons also saw improved sales, but Popeyes lagged.

Food

Popeyes turns up the heat with fiery new limited-time bundle

By Patricia Cobe on Sep. 15, 2025

The fast-food chicken chain is partnering with YouTube series Hot Ones to feature the show’s hot sauces in three menu items.

Food

Crispy chicken and signature sauces are in the most lasting long-term relationship

By Patricia Cobe on Jul. 14, 2025

Celebrity couples come and go, but when it comes to food pairings, chicken and sauce are lifelong partners. Popeyes and KFC are the latest to put a new spin on the duo.

Financing

Burger King looks for a fix in China

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 05, 2025

The fast-food chain’s parent company, Restaurant Brands International, wants to get to 5% unit growth for its concepts by 2028. To do that, it must get its flagship chain on track in the world’s biggest growth market.

Financing

Popeyes is taking operations into its own hands

By Jonathan Maze on May 14, 2025

The fast-food chicken chain believes better-run restaurants are key to improving sales. So the chain has acquired more locations to show franchisees the way it’s done.

Financing

Popeyes banks on more marketing and remodels to build sales

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 12, 2025

The fast-food chicken chain’s franchisees have agreed to spend more on national advertising, in exchange for some royalty breaks. It is also expanding kitchen improvements.

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