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Popeyes

Popeyes ‘pops up’ in Invercargill 23rd September 2025 /

Popeyes ‘pops up’ in Invercargill

US fried chicken chain Popeyes has opened its tenth store in New Zealand, cutting the ribbon on its Invercargill store this week.


Popeyes opens ninth NZ store 31st July 2025 /

Popeyes opens ninth NZ store

US fried chicken chain Popeyes has opened its ninth store in New Zealand, cutting the ribbon on its Palmerston North store this week.


Tahua Partners lines up first South Island Popeyes 14th May 2025 /

Tahua Partners lines up first South Island Popeyes

Tahua Partners is pushing forward with its plans to invest around $25m to establish US fried chicken chain Popeyes in New Zealand, with its first South Island site in the pipeline.


Popeyes’ NZ opening slated for 29 April 22nd April 2024 /

Popeyes’ NZ opening slated for 29 April

US fried chicken chain Popeyes has circled Monday 29 April for the opening of its first New Zealand store in Takanini, Auckland.


…as QSR competitor Tahua Partners moves on Popeyes 26th February 2024 /

…as QSR competitor Tahua Partners moves on Popeyes

Tahua Partners is expanding its brands on the high street with plans to invest around $25m to establish US fried chicken chain Popeyes in New Zealand.