Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
At a Glance
Products & Services: New Orleans-style fried chicken, seafood, biscuits
Number of Locations: 1,945
Total Investment: $292.3K - 442.1K
Founded: 1972
Began Franchising: 1976
Private Owned
Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2010 | 1,533 | 42 | 333 | 37 |
| 2009 | 1,539 | 42 | 325 | 37 |
| 2008 | 1,527 | 39 | 301 | 55 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new units internationally.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $292,300 - $442,100
Franchise Fee: $30,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 5%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 20 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $30,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 5%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 20 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Net Worth: $500,000
Liquid Cash Available: $250,000
Operations
80% of all franchisees own more than one unit. Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 20 - 25. Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (50% of current franchisees are owner/operators).| Financing Type | In-House | Third Party |
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How This Franchise Supports Franchisees
Training: Available at headquarters: 6 weeks.
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives,
Marketing Support: Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising,
Franchise Ranking History
Fastest-Growing: #81 (2008),
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