US chicken chain to open first drive thru in Northern Ireland
A spokesperson also said the first three people in the queue on the opening day are in line to win free chicken sandwiches for a year.
The first 50 customers on foot, and first 50 through the drive-thru, will win a free chicken sandwich.
Tom Crowley, CEO at Popeyes UK, said: 'We're thrilled to be announcing our first drive thru location in Northern Ireland, following the success of our Belfast Forestside opening last year.
"Northern Ireland remains a key focus in our expansion plans, and we're looking forward to bringing a taste of New Orleans to the people of Antrim and the surrounding areas.'
The US chain opened its first NI restaurant at Forestside Shopping Centre in south Belfast in September.
The business, which was founded in New Orleans in 1972, first set up shop in the UK in November 2021, and has since opened in more than 50 locations.
The menu includes chicken sandwich, hot wings, tenders, original southern-style savoury biscuits and gravy and Cajun rice.
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