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Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen is a global quick-service chicken chain founded in 1972 in New Orleans, Louisiana by Al Copeland. Known for its Louisiana-inspired flavors, Popeyes built its brand on fried chicken and regional-style sides—and later accelerated growth with its chicken sandwich platform. Today, Popeyes operates as part of Restaurant Brands International (RBI), one of the world’s largest quick-service restaurant groups.
Answer Box (2026): How many Popeyes locations are there and how much does the brand sell?
- Global restaurants: 5,413 (as of Dec 31, 2025).
- Global systemwide sales: $7.789B (calendar year 2025).
- U.S. & Canada restaurants: 3,578 (as of Dec 31, 2025).
Key Popeyes Metrics (Latest Available)
| Metric | Value | Year / Date |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 1972 (New Orleans, Louisiana) | 1972 |
| Parent company | Restaurant Brands International (RBI) | Current |
| Restaurants (global) | 5,413 | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Restaurants (global) | 4,979 | Dec 31, 2024 |
| Systemwide sales (global) | $7.789B | 2025 |
| Systemwide sales (global) | $7.394B | 2024 |
| Restaurants (U.S. & Canada) | 3,578 | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Restaurants (U.S. & Canada) | 3,520 | Dec 31, 2024 |
| Countries / territories with Popeyes | 51 | 2025 (global) |
| Countries / territories with Popeyes | 47 | 2024 (global) |
| Systemwide sales (U.S. & Canada segment) | $6.076B | 2025 (PLK segment) |
| Comparable sales (U.S. & Canada segment) | -3.2% | 2025 (PLK segment) |
Popeyes Restaurant Count (2026 Update)
RBI reports Popeyes’ footprint in two useful ways:
- Global brand footprint (U.S. & Canada + international), which is best for answering “How many Popeyes are there?”
- U.S. & Canada operating segment (RBI calls this the PLK segment), which is best for tracking North American business performance
As of December 31, 2025, RBI reported 5,413 Popeyes restaurants globally, including 3,578 in U.S. & Canada and 1,835 internationally. One year earlier (Dec 31, 2024), RBI reported 4,979 Popeyes restaurants globally.
Popeyes Annual Sales (Systemwide Sales)
For quick-service brands, the cleanest “how much the brand sells” number is usually systemwide sales—the total sales across franchised and company-operated restaurants. In RBI’s annual reporting:
- 2025 (global): $7.789B systemwide sales
- 2024 (global): $7.394B systemwide sales
RBI also reports a U.S./Canada segment view for Popeyes (PLK). In that segment, Popeyes systemwide sales were $6.076B in 2025 (vs. $6.124B in 2024).
Comparable Sales Trend (U.S. & Canada)
Comparable sales (“comps”) help show how established restaurants performed year over year. In 2025, RBI reported -3.2% comparable sales for the Popeyes U.S. & Canada segment (PLK), compared with +0.4% in 2024. This indicates the brand’s North American base faced a tougher year even as the global footprint continued to expand.
What Popeyes Is Known For
Popeyes is best known for a Louisiana-inspired chicken menu, including fried chicken, chicken tenders, chicken sandwiches, wings, and seafood offerings (menu can vary by country), plus regional-style sides.
FAQ
How many Popeyes restaurants are there in 2026?
The latest RBI annual report lists 5,413 Popeyes restaurants globally as of December 31, 2025.
How many Popeyes locations are in the U.S. and Canada?
RBI reported 3,578 Popeyes restaurants in U.S. & Canada as of December 31, 2025.
How much does Popeyes make per year?
Popeyes is mostly franchised, so “brand sales” are best represented by systemwide sales. RBI reported $7.789B in global Popeyes systemwide sales for 2025.
Why do I see different Popeyes restaurant counts online?
Some sources cite only the U.S. & Canada segment count, while others cite the global count. RBI reports both, and the global count is higher because it includes international restaurants.
Who owns Popeyes?
Popeyes is part of Restaurant Brands International (RBI).
Sources
- Restaurant Brands International (RBI) Form 10-K for year ended Dec 31, 2025 (Popeyes global restaurants + systemwide sales table; PLK segment metrics)
- Restaurant Brands International (RBI) 2024 Form 10-K PDF (Popeyes global restaurants + systemwide sales table)
- RBI FY2025 results release (segment performance context)
