PARIS — Popeyes and French restaurant group, napaqaro, have signed a master franchise and development agreement to grow the Popeyes brand in France and Monaco, with plans to open the first location in 2022 and hundreds more over the coming years.
“We’re delighted to announce this landmark agreement for Popeyes and can’t wait to introduce our iconic chicken to France, one of the largest QSR markets in the world,” says David Shear, president of Restaurant Brands International (RBI), parent company of Popeyes. “This is another significant step in Popeyes’ European journey and follows successful entries into Spain and most recently the UK. Today’s announcement demonstrates our ability to partner with leading institutional investors who have backed best-in-class local operators.”
“We’re extremely proud to partner with RBI, one of the world’s largest quick-service restaurant companies, to introduce Popeyes in France. This new partnership confirms napaqaro’s ambition to build the future of the restaurant industry in France, offering a unique customer experience to our guests and families,” says Jocelyn Olive, president and CEO of napaqaro. “With 100% of our chickens born and raised in France, natural ingredients sourced locally, and proprietary family recipes, Popeyes in France will aspire to be at the forefront in leading QSR towards utilizing sustainable and responsibly sourced ingredients wherever possible.”
