New Popeyes restaurant in Peterborough city centre to create more than 30 jobs as further details revealed
An opening date for the new restaurant will be announced in due course
A new fast food restaurant in Peterborough city centre is set to create more than 30 jobs, it’s been confirmed.
The new Popeyes restaurant in Long Causeway, next to the Queensgate Shopping Centre, will replace the former Burger King restaurant which closed suddenly in September.
While an opening date for the new restaurant has not yet been confirmed, diners have been promised “a taste of Louisiana” with classic American-style fried chicken.
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Tom Crowley, Popeyes UK CEO, said: “Peterborough – we’ve heard you loud and clear! We’re buzzing to bring our famous New Orleans flavours to the city.
“Every new restaurant opens with such incredible energy from our fans, and we can’t wait for Peterborough to join the fun.
“Get ready for the famous Louisiana hospitality, big flavours and that unmistakable Popeyes crunch.”
The US Chain, founded in New Orleans in 1972, now has more than 100 UK restaurants.
An opening date for the new restaurant will be announced in due course.