13-05-2025
US chicken giant Popeyes plans first Dublin store
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US fried chicken giant Popeyes is set to open its first Dublin shop on Westmoreland Street.
PLK Chicken Ireland Limited, a firm under the umbrella of Popeyes UK, lodged a planning application with Dublin City Council on 30 April. The company is seeking approval to transform 11-12 Westmoreland Street - a location that has previously housed a Bewley's Cafe, a Starbucks and, most recently, a TGI Fridays.
The planning notice asks 'whether the following works to the interior of the existing restaurant premises comprise development which would come within the meaning of Section 4(1)(h) and Section 57 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended) and would not materially affect the character of the Protected Structure':
Removal of existing fit out works including the mezzanine structure, bar area, floor finishes, wall linings, ventilation, air conditioning condensers, loose tables and fixtures, kitchen equipment, lighting, sanitary ware and electrical cables
Provision of new wall linings using a mixture of coloured wall lining panels, mock white brick slips, painted plasterboard and whiterock lined walls to the kitchen areas
Provision of new heating, ventilation and air conditioning ductwork and kitchen extract (using existing openings)
Replacement of air conditioning cassettes with external condensers located within light well
Provision of new floor finishes
Installation of demountable partition walls and ceiling to create larger kitchen area and customer service counter (not full height to ensure that the framed glazing panel in the ceiling is retained and visible)
Provision of a new commercial kitchen
Provision of a new track and feature lighting, fire alarm system and small power and data cabling
Installation of acoustic ceiling rafts suspended from the ceiling
Installation of internal raised stepped seating area along the rear (Prices Lane) wall
Installation of banquette seating and seating booths
Provision of a free-standing drink station and recycling bins
Provision of internal signage, digital displays, and digital artwork wallpaper
Redecoration of previously decorated walls and exposed ceilings and structure
New sanitary ware and wall/floor tiles to toilets in basement
No decision or decision date is available. Popeyes opened up in Belfast last year - their first foray onto the island of Ireland.
During the launch at Lesley Forestside Shopping Centre, the brand hinted at future openings across Ireland. The chain made its UK debut in November 2021, and has since grown to over 65 locations across Britain.
Popeyes rakes in annual sales of £150m per year in the UK.
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