Popeyes UK has announced the opening of its new Liverpool restaurant, set to open on November 22.

The New Mersey Retail Park location in Speke will be the brand's second restaurant in the region and its 31st opening this year.

This move is part of Popeyes' continued expansion throughout the UK.

Following the success of its Lord Street restaurant in Liverpool city centre, which opened in November 2022, Popeyes is eager to bring more of its Louisiana flavour to the city.

The new restaurant will be the brand's second in the region (Image: Popeyes UK) To mark the launch, Popeyes will host a giveaway on opening day.

The first 100 customers will receive a free chicken sandwich and exclusive Popeyes UK merchandise.

The first three customers in line will win free chicken sandwiches for an entire year.

Guests are advised to arrive early to avoid the expected queues, which have become a common sight at Popeyes UK restaurant openings.

At the Lord Street site, eager customers have been known to queue from as early as 10pm the night before.

The new restaurant will feature the full Popeyes menu, including fan favourites like the Chicken Sandwich, Hot Wings, Tenders, and Chicken Wraps in Classic, Spicy, and BBQ.

To mark the launch, Popeyes will host a giveaway on opening day (Image: Popeyes UK) Each piece of chicken is marinated for 12 hours in a blend of Louisiana herbs and spices, then hand-breaded and battered to achieve the famous 'shatter crunch.'

Sides include Southern Biscuits and Cajun Gravy.

Starting November 23, Popeyes will also serve a breakfast menu from 8am.

The breakfast menu features British classics with a New Orleans twist, including the Big Cajun Roll, Cajun Hash Browns, and Nutella-topped buttermilk biscuits.

Breakfast will be available from 8am to 11am every day.

A breakfast meal deal, including the Bacon Breakfast roll, a Cajun Hash Brown, and a drink, will be available for £1.99 through the new Popeyes UK app.

Popeyes UK chief executive officer Tom Crowley said: "We can’t wait to give even more people across Merseyside the chance to enjoy our famous Louisiana chicken with the opening of our new location at New Mersey Retail Park in Speke.

"After the success of our first Liverpool restaurant, we’re sure our New Mersey location will be equally as popular, and look forward to welcoming customers later this month."

 The first three customers in line will win free chicken sandwiches for an entire year (Image: Popeyes UK) The Speke location will create more than 100 new jobs.

It will have 80 indoor seats, 24 outdoor seats, and a customer car park.

The full address of the new restaurant is Popeyes, Mersey Retail Park, Speke Rd, Liverpool, L24 8QB.

For more information about Popeyes UK New Mersey, visit their website or follow them on Instagram at @PopeyesUK or TikTok at @popeyesuk.