Popeyes joins F&B line-up at Lakeside Shopping Centre
Popeyes is set to join the food and beverage line-up at Lakeside Shopping Centre in Essex.
The American fried chicken restaurant has taken a 1,750 sq ft restaurant on level three of the shopping centre, located in The Eatery.
Opening next week, the operator will join existing restaurants at Lakeside including Five Guys and Taco Bell.
This latest arrival continues a period of renewed expansion for Popeyes, and marks the brand’s 80th opening in the UK.
Rob Jewell, managing director of asset management at Pradera Lateral, said: “We are committed to diversifying and elevating dining offerings and retail experiences, and the opening of Popeyes will undoubtedly be a popular addition to the centre. With the ongoing F&B expansions, the addition of Popeyes keeps Lakeside’s food experience exciting, fresh, and full of choice – just another way that the centre is committed to going above and beyond for its visitors.”
Tom Crowley, Popeyes UK chief executive officer, added: “2025 is set to be another incredibly exciting year for Popeyes, including the launch of two new restaurants in the Essex area. Our mission has always been to bring our New Orleans spirit to new locations across the UK, and we look forward to sharing more details of both openings soon.”