Texas Area Popeyes Host FREE Simple Chicken Sandwich Giveaway Day

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Popeyes® Louisiana Kitchen (NASDAQ:AFCE):

“As we bring something new into the market, we want to offer our loyal guests the opportunity to try, taste and fall in love with our new Simple Chicken Sandwich — for FREE”

WHAT:	Many Texas Popeyes® Louisiana Kitchen restaurants bring free to several cities with a Free Simple Chicken Sandwich Giveaway Day on Thursday, August 19 from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. at participating Texas Popeyes locations. Certain restrictions apply.
	The new Simple Chicken Sandwich is a lightly breaded chicken breast marinated in a unique Popeyes blend of seasonings served on a freshly toasted and buttered bun with crispy pickles and mayo on the side.
	“As we bring something new into the market, we want to offer our loyal guests the opportunity to try, taste and fall in love with our new Simple Chicken Sandwich — for FREE,” said John Busby, a Texas franchisee. “The sandwich features Popeyes uniquely Louisiana inspired savory and lightly spiced blend of peppers and seasonings — once guests get a taste of the new sandwich, they’ll be hooked!”
	More than 200 restaurants throughout Texas will participate in this one-hour free giveaway, including participating restaurants in Austin, Dallas, Houston, Lufkin, Midland, Nacogdoches and San Antonio. So, don’t hesitate! Go to www.Popeyes.com to search for a restaurant near you. Popeyes recommends calling ahead to confirm the restaurant is participating in the promotion. Head to your local Texas Popeyes early to beat the flocks of Popeyes lovers taking advantage of this incredible one-hour only offer.
WHEN:	Thursday, August 19, 2010
	5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
WHERE:	Participating Texas Popeyes restaurants. Visit www.Popeyes.com to locate a restaurant nearest you.
	Recommended call-ahead to ensure participation.

About Popeyes® Louisiana Kitchen

Founded in 1972 in New Orleans, Popeyes is a leader in the New Orleans segment of the foodservice industry and is the world’s second largest quick-service chicken concept. As of April 18, 2010, Popeyes had 1,944 restaurants in the United States, Puerto Rico, Guam and 27 foreign countries. For more information, visit the Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Web site at www.popeyes.com.