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Popeyes Announces Major Menu Change
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Popeyes has announced a new menu item being rolled out this summer after confirming the chicken chain finally has its own "Signature Sauce."
The condiment was "five years in the making," according to Popeyes, which was founded in Louisiana in 1972 and now has 4,000 locations around the world.
The chain announced the debut of its new sauce, which it promises packs a little spice, on July 15, which is now available in stores nationwide.
Why It Matters
The refresh comes just months after the restaurant chain suffered a disappointing sales quarter, with a 4 percent decline in the first quarter of this year, according to the Restaurant Business website. The outlet said the brand has struggled to gain a consistent level of sales growth.
But bosses reportedly saw a boost to sales after introducing chicken wings last year, so they will no doubt be hoping that news of a new dipping sauce will tempt more diners into its restaurants to try it out.
A Popeyes restaurant pictured on May 8, 2025, in Austin, Texas.
A Popeyes restaurant pictured on May 8, 2025, in Austin, To Know
In a competitive market, each fast food chain must try to come up with a product that's uniquely theirs.
Other fast food chains are known for their distinctive condiments, with McDonald's famously guarding the recipe to its "secret sauce" that's slathered on Big Macs. But Popeyes has never had its own "signature" until now.
The new sauce is described as "creamy, craveable, and bursting with bold flavor." The dip will be a permanent addition to the menu with the restaurant saying that "this sauce is Popeyes through and through, and it's here to stay."
A statement released by the restaurant chain last month says the sauce is a "classic Louisiana 'holy trinity' of bell pepper, celery, and onion, plus garlic and a dash of heat. This sauce delivers the perfect blend of soul and spice. And with a new round dipping cup, every bite hits just right."
To serve alongside the sauce, Popeyes is also adding Chicken Dippers to its menu, although these will be available for a limited time only. The dish is described as "tender strips of all-white breast meat, hand-battered in our signature Louisiana garlic and spice blend."
Popeyes' Sauces List
Just because it didn't have its own Signature Sauce, that's not to say Popeyes didn't offer diners a selection of dips for their chicken.
Customers could choose from:
Wing Flavor Sauces
BoldBQ Sauce
Buttermilk Ranch Sauce
Blackened Rance Sauce
Sweet Heat Sauce
Mardi Gras mustard
Wild Honey Mustard
Bayou Buffalo Sauce
Tartar Sauce
Cocktail Sauce
Cajun Gravy Side
The Signature Sauce will now be added to the list.
What People Are Saying
Chef Amy Alarcon, VP of Culinary Innovation at Popeyes, said: "This sauce is a huge moment for us. It's been five years in the making, and we knew it had to be something truly special, something that's not only unique to our brand, but undeniably Popeyes."
What Happens Next
The Chicken Dippers are a limited-time addition to the menu, so customers should hurry if they want to try them. However, the new Signature Sauce will be around for good and should be available at locations across the country, to eat in-store or order online.
