Popeyes Wellington Circle

New drive through in Wellington Circle opens with launch day queues forming overnight

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On Monday 13th January Popeyes® UK, the home of Famous Louisiana Chicken, opened the doors to its second Aberdeen restaurant at Wellington Circle, Altens, with over 100 people queueing for the opening day to get hold of the Chicken Sandwich which ‘broke the internet’.

Banishing any January blues, the restaurant officially opened at 11am on Monday 13th January, with people queuing overnight.

Saurabh, Mouad and Paul were first to arrive on foot, while Bradley, Mitchell and Insuk were the first in the drive-thru line, all eager to be the very first to try the legendary Chicken Sandwich.

In true Popeyes UK fashion, the brand brought its signature New Orleans energy and hospitality, treating chicken fans to hundreds of free Chicken Sandwiches and Popeyes UK merchandise as well as keeping the crowds entertained with lively music.

Mouad arrived at midnight to secure his spot and said: “I saw the opening announcement on the news, and I’ve been queuing since 12am to be the first to try their Chicken Sandwich. What drew me to Popeyes is their offering of halal chicken, which is a huge plus since there are so few options available.”

Bradley, who arrived at the drive-thru first at 6.30am, shared his excitement: “I love Popeyes. I pass by here on my way home from work and saw it being built. I asked my boss, ‘Is it silly to take a half day off to be the first in the queue?’ and they said, ‘You have to do it!!’

Tom Crowley, CEO at Popeyes UK, said: “Our restaurant openings are always a fantastic celebration and a true testament to the passion and dedication our team brings to every new location. The incredible response to our Union Street opening confirmed what we already knew – there is a real appetite for more of our authentic taste of Louisiana.

“I make it a point to be here for every opening because it’s about more than just serving great food – it’s about creating a memorable experience for our guests. We’re thrilled to bring our signature Louisiana flavours with Aberdeen’s very first drive-thru.”

Now the fifth Popeyes UK in Scotland, the Aberdeen drive-thru will serve the full Popeyes® menu. The lineup includes fan favourites like the iconic Popeyes Chicken Sandwich, Wings, Tenders and Signature Chicken Wraps. Each piece of Popeyes famous chicken is marinated for 12 hours in a signature blend of Louisiana herbs and spices, then hand-breaded and battered for that world-famous ‘shatter crunch,’ and complemented by delicious sides like its Southern Biscuits and Cajun Gravy.

Popeyes will also be serving up its breakfast menu from 8am to 11am. Packed with British breakfast classics with a New Orleans twist, the menu features the Big Cajun Roll, Cajun Hash Browns and indulgent Nutella-topped buttermilk biscuits.

The new restaurant will be located in Wellington Circle in Altens and will bring over 80 new jobs to the local area.

The full address of the new restaurant is Popeyes, Wellington Circle, Altens, Aberdeen, AB12 3QW. To find out more about Popeyes® UK Aberdeen, visit the website here or follow the brand on Instagram at @PopeyesUK or TikTok at @popeyesuk.

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