For a brief moment this summer, the country was transfixed in a war. A chicken sandwich war. Everyone knew Chic-fil-A had the best sandwich around. Popeyes, known for their chicken as well, wanted put brand loyalty to the test. They released their own top-notch chicken sandwich. In fact, many people were claiming it was better than Chic-fil-A! The war was on.
Popeyes could’ve won the war, which was no easy task. The problem? They completely ran out of chicken sandwiches across the country. The demand was huge, the establishments had to put signs up on their doors. They simply didn’t expect the massive demand. As such, workers were overwhelmed. Lines would form out the building. Many waited half an hour or even longer for their chicken sandwich.
Popeyes must’ve felt defeated that they had some great press, but couldn’t keep up. They decided to put their chicken sandwich on hold for a time and regroup. In fact, starting in early November, they plan on making a return. In fact, they have decided to hire on 400 new employees, about two per store, dedicated to making these wonderful sandwiches.
In a statement, Popeyes said: “We have been working diligently to bring the sandwich back to our restaurants soon, as we know our guests are anxiously anticipating its return.” The exact date of the relaunch hasn’t been released yet. Are you eager to jump back in line for your Popeyes chicken sandwich?
The Chicken Sandwich Wars
Chic-fil-A and Popeyes faced off this past summer. While many fans are brand-loyal, there’s no shame in admitting Popeyes was definitely the larger sandwich. Yet, many still say Chic-fil-A tastes better. When you pull apart the ingredients, a simpler version might be best overall.
Of course, they’ve been in the chicken game a long time. Popeyes also is known for the Louisiana-style dishes, including fried chicken.
