Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen expands to East Kilbride—When?

Popeyes East kilbride Opening Date

Finally, the wait is over now; the New Orelean Chain has announced that its new location will be situated at the former Frankie and Benny’s Restaurant, Lees Burn Court, East Kilbride. Starting Monday, January 27, customers can enjoy the renowned chain dishes both inside the restaurant and through the new drive-thru beginning at 11 am.

 Bringing the flavor of New Orleans to Lanarkshire

Exciting news for East Kilbride foodies: Popeyes is set to open a new branch at Unit 3, Lee Burn Court, Nerston, in the former Frankie and Benny’s location! Known for its authentic, New Orleans-style fried chicken and southern comfort food, Popeyes has been making waves since it opened its Scottish branch in Braehead in 2022. 

The new East Kilbride branch is part of Popeyes’ ambitious growth strategy to double its UK presence in 2024, with plans to open 30 new outlets this year, including locations in Aberdeen on United Streets, Glasgow on Sauchiehall Street, and at Braehead. Popeyes is dedicated to making its delicious, inspired menu more accessible across Scotland and UK .as a part of this growth Popeyes is set to create thousands of job opportunities, which could make a meaningful impact on the local economy and provide exciting career prospects for the community.

With contractors already on-site at South Lanarkshire, the transformation is underway, but the opening date is not confirmed yet. Job openings for the new branch are currently advertising for senior roles, including general manager and assistant general manager, and full-time team members as well. If you are interested in joining a brand with a passion for food and people, this could be your chance to be part of something big in the fast-food industry.