Major US chain opens at Birmingham Airport as UK expansion soars
Popeyes, the famous American fried chicken chain, opens its first UK airport restaurant at Birmingham Airport, offering a New Orleans twist to British breakfast classics.
Having begun in Louisiana, New Orleans in 1972, Popeyes, the beloved American fried chicken chain has opened its first UK airport restaurant,
Marking the latest in a string of successful launches across the West Midlands, the new restaurant is the brand’s first UK airport and its fifth location in the region, joining recently opened restaurants at Birmingham Fort, Wednesbury, and Tyseley.
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Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen opened airside on the 27th June 2025, promising great business as holiday travel commences.
From 3:30am to 10am, passengers travelling from Birmingham Airport can enjoy Popeyes® brekkie menu, featuring British breakfast classics with a New Orleans twist.
Tom Crowley, CEO of Popeyes UK said: “Opening our first UK airport location is a huge milestone… We’re thrilled to bring a taste of New Orleans to Birmingham Airport and serve our signature shatter-crunchin’ fried chicken to passengers from Birmingham and beyond.”