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Popeyes
advertising
Nov. 10, 2021
Megan Thee Stallion and Fast Food’s Ongoing Pursuit of Black Buy-in
Can Hottie Sauce rise above the industry’s complicated past?
By
Jordan Taliha McDonald
chickennnn
Jan. 13, 2020
Woman Who Went Viral for Losing
Family Feud
Wins at Life
To the tune of $10,000 worth of food from Popeyes (the restaurant, not the cartoon character).
By
Nikita Richardson
food tv
Nov. 18, 2019
SNL
Finally Explains Popeyes to White People
Harry Styles is a British intern who just doesn’t get it.
By
Nikita Richardson
crime scenes
Nov. 14, 2019
An Arrest Was Made in the Popeyes Stabbing Case
The fatal stabbing took place just a few days after the return of the viral menu item.
By
Nikita Richardson
crime scenes
Nov. 5, 2019
Man Reportedly Stabbed to Death After Popeyes Chicken Sandwich Argument
Police say the victim and assailant fought while waiting in line.
By
Chris Crowley
food fight
Nov. 4, 2019
Popeyes Sandwich Return Confirms America Is on the Brink
Drive-through lines were 30 cars deep.
By
Chris Crowley
the chain gang
Nov. 1, 2019
Chick-fil-A Invites Customers to Celebrate National Sandwich Day. On Sunday.
Apparently, someone at the chicken chain forgot they’re closed.
By
Nikita Richardson
food fight
Oct. 28, 2019
Popeyes Warns America Its Chicken Sandwich Returns November 3
That’s a Sunday, folks.
By
Nikita Richardson
chicken
Sept. 3, 2019
Man Pulls a Gun Over Sold-Out Popeyes Chicken Sandwiches
The viral sandwich has been sold out since last week, but a Houston man missed the memo.
By
Nikita Richardson
chicken
Aug. 28, 2019
Popeyes Has Finally Run Out of Chicken Sandwiches
Our national nightmare is over (for now), and exhausted workers will get a much-needed reprieve from the chaos.
By
Chris Crowley
chains
Aug. 27, 2019
The Threat of Violence Remains All Too Real for Fast-Food Workers
Do chains like McDonald’s and Burger King do enough to protect their employees?
By
Marissa Conrad
food fight
Aug. 20, 2019
The Best Moments From Twitter’s Chicken Sandwich War
Popeyes versus Chick-fil-A: the nihilistic brand squabble we need.
By
Chris Crowley
the chain gang
Apr. 30, 2018
Fast Food Just Keeps Getting Cheaper
McDonald’s, Taco Bell, Wendy’s, and Dunkin’ Donuts have all rolled out new dollar menus in the last four months.
By
Clint Rainey
the chain gang
Feb. 21, 2017
Burger King’s Parent Company Is Buying Popeyes for $1.8 Billion
Restaurant Brands swallows up another chain.
By
Clint Rainey
Drama
Apr. 23, 2015
Popeye’s Regrets Firing a Pregnant Manager Held at Gunpoint
Not surprisingly, she doesn’t want her job back.
By
Clint Rainey
L’Eggo My Eggo
Aug. 9, 2013
Houston Chef’s Waffle-Breaded Chicken Predates Popeyes’ Version,
Only one is made with dehydrated Eggo crumble.
By
Hugh Merwin
Monuments
May 1, 2013
This Epic Monument to Popeyes Founder Al Copeland Probably Won’t Get Built
Looks fine to us.
By
Hugh Merwin
The Chain Gang
June 13, 2012
Fast Food Chains, American Eaters, Flipp’n for Snack-Sized Chick’n
The industry is seizing on the fact that Americans are increasingly eating out of their cars with new small snacks.
By
Hadley Tomicki
Mediavore
Mar. 12, 2012
New Health Benefits Found in Curries; Freebird’s Flying to The Midwest
Turns out the Indian mainstays are pros when it come to lowering blood triglyceride levels.
Mediavore
Jan. 17, 2012
Cracker Barrel Founder Dies at 76; Seniors Cited as Big Binge Drinkers
Dan W. Evins started the restaurant chain in his parents’ gas station.
Mediavore
Jan. 17, 2012
Tony Luke Shed 100 Pounds; Cracker Barrel Founder, Danny Evins, Passed Away
Plus: Weight Watchers is booming; and Grandma and Grandpa represent the largest binge drinking demographic, all in our morning news roundup.
Mediavore
Nov. 30, 2011
Behind the Scenes of Cafe Gratitude Lawsuit; Texas Chef Stocks Guns in Food Pots
His arrest gives new meaning to “fire table eight.”
Mediavore
Nov. 28, 2011
Yao Ming Forwards Chinese Wine; Sherry Slams Strand House
The former NBA star is named as an under-the-radar connoisseur.
Quote of the Day
Oct. 25, 2011
Popeyes COO Nearly Choked to Death on a Plane, Despite His Friendliness
Actually, it’s his ego that’s tough to swallow.
By
Kara Baskin
Red Sox
Oct. 20, 2011
Where Should the Sox Eat, If Not Popeye’s?
We’re guessing their fried-chicken days are over.
By
Kara Baskin
Mediavore
Oct. 18, 2011
General Mills Sued for False Health Claims; Golden Road Brewery Debuts in
Fruit by the Foot gets called out for its exaggerated health benefits.
Fried Chicken
Oct. 17, 2011
Maybe There’s Something to the Red Sox Fried Chicken Rumor After All
Terry Francona, it’s not all your fault.
By
Kara Baskin
Mediavore
Oct. 5, 2011
No Fried Starfish or Crickets For Night Market; Flour and Chocolate Prices Are
Plus: Some question the importance of aging cheese; and Chart House owners plan to buy Eva Longoria’s bankrupt Vegas restaurant, all in our morning news roundup.
Mediavore
Sept. 30, 2011
Michael Jackson’s Chef Gives Testimony;
Top Chef
Vets Opening Everywhere
Kai Chase says she was making lunch when she learned of the dire emergency.
Mediavore
Sept. 30, 2011
Tainted Ground Beef Turns Up at Dover Air Force Base; Friendly’s Faces
Plus: Tons of Top Chef alumni are opening restaurants; and Popeye’s introduces Dip’n Chik’n nuggets, all in our morning news roundup.
Mediavore
Sept. 30, 2011
Wasabi Fire Alarm Wins Ig Noble; Friendly’s Will File for Chapter 11
Plus an improbable Popeye’s nugget and more, all in our morning news round-up.
By
Kara Baskin
Mediavore
May 25, 2011
L&I Pulls the Plug on the Feltonville Club Where Nine Were Shot; Denmark Bans
Plus: Consumers express interest in fast-food chicken breakfasts; and British royals break out the good stuff for the Obamas, all in our morning news roundup.
L.A. Diet
Apr. 6, 2011
Beth Littleford Eats Spicy Noodles in Her Car, Drinks Iced Tea Everywhere
“Thank God I was alone in my car, because this was worse than wasted teenager or savage. This was full-on simian.”
By
Hadley Tomicki
Mikey Likes It
Mar. 23, 2011
BREAKING: Michael Bauer Loves Cheetos, and Popeye’s Chicken
Also, his favorite fried chicken is at Casa Orinda.
By
Jay Barmann
Mediavore
July 21, 2010
Customers Wait Nearly an Hour to Place Orders at Vineland’s New Popeyes;
Plus purdue recalls 90,000 pounds of chicken nuggets, and Goldman Sachs denies involvement in global food crisis, all in our morning news roundup.
Mediavore
July 1, 2010
Former Popeyes Franchisee Fined; School Kids Not Buying Jamie Oliver’s Meals
Plus, a look at new summer treats, and Seattle goes compostable with fast food service ware.
By
Pam Aghababian
Mediavore
June 22, 2010
Kardashian Bothered By Public Breastfeeding; Food Trucks Arrive At Disneyland
The socialite reality-show star Tweets about her disgust and California Adventure hosts mobile restaurants through August.
Mediavore
Apr. 8, 2010
Popeye’s CEO Lashes Out at Calorie Counts; New App Foretells Food Allergens
A fast food exec says new food laws are “un-American,” while technology helps sniff out potential non-edibles.
Mediavore
Apr. 8, 2010
Former Cicero President Begins Hostess Training; Popeyes CEO Rejects Calorie
Plus: Domino’s and Pizza Hut’s new ad campaigns and the new vice president and publishing director of
Bon Appetit
.
Mediavore
Apr. 8, 2010
Cupcakes Descend on the Met; Popeye’s CEO Against Calorie Counts
Plus: U.S. wants Japan to eat its meat, and Domino’s ads go micro, all in our morning news roundup.
Mediavore
Apr. 8, 2010
Chocolate Parties Are the New Tupperware Parties; Popeye’s CEO Unimpressed by
Plus: Domino’s new ads microtarget, and White House wants U.S. beef back in Japan, all in our morning news roundup.
Mediavore
Apr. 7, 2010
Alice Waters Wants To Be On T.V. Too; Yelp Makes Changes After Charges
The Chez Panisse chef wants her own show, while a restaurant review site retools its features.
By
Hadley Tomicki
Badvertising
Jan. 22, 2010
Is Popeye’s Pervy?
Is there ‘Little Mermaid’ action hidden in the wall art?
By
Daniel Maurer
Openings
Dec. 21, 2009
Popeyes Colonizes Canal Street
What, no Cajun-fried turkeys?
By
Daniel Maurer
TV Land
Nov. 19, 2009
MTV Shrouds Obama Fried Chicken
The controversial Brooklyn chicken joint makes a cameo in a rap video.
By
Daniel Maurer
User’s Guide
Sept. 22, 2009
Off-the-Menu Fast-food Items
In-N-Out isn’t the only chain with secret menu items.
By
Daniel Maurer
Blogston Proper
Aug. 11, 2009
Taco Time; The Problem with Restaurant Names
Plus: Stephi’s on Tremont disappoints, and Popeye’s is fine, all in our weekly blog roundup.
By
Leila Cohan-Miccio
Mediavore
July 22, 2009
Tracking the Top Bathroom; Lobster Turf Wars Heat Up
By
Adam Martin
Blechtacular
June 22, 2009
The Thing That Should Not Be: KPC’s Italian Cheeseburger
Plus, signage that’s a perfect storm of Popeyes, KFC, and Church’s.
By
Daniel Maurer
Taste Tests
Mar. 6, 2009
Diddy Struggles With the Eternal Question: Popeyes or KFC?
The latest celebrity food blogger, Sean Combs, conducts a taste test.
By
Daniel Maurer
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