Popeyes® to open at atria Watford

• Doors open on Friday 19 July
• Opening event will include giveaways and activities for customers
• New addition enhances the centre’s F&B offer

atria Watford, owned by property company SGS and asset managed by Global Mutual in conjunction with Savills as property managers, is pleased to announce that Popeyes^® is opening at the centre on Friday 19th July.  

Spanning almost 400 sq metres, the new store is located on the High Street and will create 80 new jobs for the local community.

Known for the Chicken Sandwich, Popeyes® uses 100 percent fresh chicken, marinated for 12 hours in the bold and flavourful Cajun seasonings of Louisiana. Aiming to bring a taste of New Orleans to Watford, the menu also features Hot Wings and Tenders, as well as original Southern Biscuits and Gravy, and Cajun Rice.

On the day of opening, there are giveaways to be won and activities to be enjoyed including free chicken sandwiches for a year for the first three people in the queue. Doors will open at 11 am on opening day with the queue officially starting at 9 am. 

Popeyes® will also launch its Breakfast menu from Saturday 20^th July.

Steve Gray, Head of European Retail Asset Management at Global Mutual, comments: “This is another great addition to our diverse collection of dining destinations at atria Watford. Popeyes^® has an international presence and we know our customers will love its food offering and unique opening day activities.”

Tom Crowley, Popeyes® UK Chief Executive Officer, said: “We’re thrilled to announce the opening of our new Watford restaurant and to bring the taste of New Orleans to people in the local area. Our recent openings have been some of our biggest to date, not just in the UK but globally, and we’re sure the new Watford restaurant will be just as popular.”