The American fried chicken chain Popeyes will open its first Slough restaurant at 226/228 High Street at 11am on Friday 31 July, the company has confirmed. The arrival marks another national name joining the town centre food offer and brings new employment and service options for residents and visitors.
What to expect on opening day
To mark the launch Popeyes has arranged a number of promotions for those attending the opening. Early visitors will be offered complimentary items and branded goods, with the business also using the day to introduce a limited-edition menu.
- First three customers in the door receive a free Chicken Sandwich for a year.
- First 50 people in the queue will be given exclusive Popeyes merchandise.
- First 100 customers will be handed a free Chicken Sandwich.
"We're thrilled to be opening our first restaurant in Slough and can't wait to welcome the local community through our doors. Whether you're joining us for our famous Chicken Sandwich or trying our new Cajun Crunch range, we're looking forward to bringing our Louisiana hospitality and bold flavours to the town."
The quote above was provided by Tom Crowley, chief executive of Popeyes UK. On opening day customers will be able to sample the chain's new Cajun Crunch range, which includes sandwiches, wraps, wings, boneless chicken and desserts inspired by New Orleans flavours.
Facilities, services and jobs
The new High Street outlet will offer both dine-in and takeaway options and will support orders placed through the Popeyes website and app by providing collection points and self-service kiosks in store. Popeyes says the restaurant has created 30 jobs for the local area.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Address | 226/228 High Street, Slough |
| Opening date & time | 11am, Friday 31 July |
| Jobs created | 30 |
For shoppers and workers who use the town centre, the new opening adds to the range of quick-service food options available on the High Street. For jobseekers it represents additional entry-level vacancies in hospitality, while the branded launch activity is likely to draw increased footfall to the immediate area on opening day.
Local residents should note that promotional activity commonly attracts queues and additional pedestrian traffic; anyone planning to visit on the opening morning may wish to allow extra time for travel and parking.
