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Just in time for summer,Popeyeshas debuted two new meal toppings and made one of its popular chicken sandwiches a permanent menu item. To celebrate? They’re giving away free sides!
The fast food chain announced they’re now offering a bacon and cheese add-on for any chicken sandwich, giving diners even more tasty options. The smoked bacon and Havarti cheese each start at $1.50.
Additionally, theBlackened Chicken Sandwich, which debuted in November, will now be available at restaurants across the U.S. and Canada, marking the first time Popeyes has made a permanent addition to its chicken sandwich offerings.
In honor of its expanded menu options, the restaurant is offering an extra regular side for free when customers purchase a chicken sandwich combo. The promo, which will run until June 25, is only available on Popeyes.com or the app.
Popeyes.Courtesy of Popeyes
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Popeyesfirst released their chicken sandwich in August 2019 and was met with immediate enthusiasm. The popularity only grew with what was being called#ChickenWars. It started on Aug. 19, when Popeyes' Twitter account sent a “Y’all good?“tweet in responseto a tweet Chick-fil-A had posted about its original chicken sandwich, which read, “Bun + Chicken + Pickles = all the ❤️ for the original.”
Popeyes' original chicken sandwichsold out nationwide in about two weeksbut was laterreintroduced to the menu in October 2019.
Meganand Popeyes also released a line of co-branded merchandise dubbed “Thee Heat.” The collaborative items include bikinis, long sleeve shirts, hats, tumblers and Popeyes chicken tenders plush dog toys. On top of all that, Megan and Popeyes have taken their relationship to the next level, with Megan becoming a franchise owner of her very own Popeyes restaurant.
source: people.com
