Popeyes cooks up Manchester Arndale opening
Popeyes UK is set to open a new restaurant at Manchester Arndale.
The fried chicken restaurant chain has signed an agreement to take a 2,816 sq ft unit in the centre’s food court alongside other quick-service restaurant brands.
Popeyes opened its first restaurant in the UK in 2021 and now operates over 80 locations nationwide, with the Manchester Arndale opening forming part of its plans to open 45 new restaurants in 2025.
The addition of Popeyes follows other recent F&B arrivals at Manchester Arndale, including the likes of Sides and Joe & The Juice. The scheme has also recently welcomed retailers such as Alo Yoga, Arc’teryx, Sephora, and PureSeoul.
Scott Linard, portfolio director for M&G Real Estate, said: “We are thrilled to welcome Popeyes to Manchester Arndale as it is the perfect addition to our strong and varied food and beverage offer.
“We strive to create a vibrant destination that appeals to a wide variety of visitors. Our focus goes beyond retail – as we integrate innovative leisure and entertainment offerings. As the premier retail destination in the North West, we’re pleased to see strong visitor numbers and continued demand for space from international brands like Popeyes.”
Metis Real Estate and Time Retail Partners are Manchester Arndale’s retained letting agents.