Complete investment analysis based on official FDD data
Total Investment
N/A
Franchise Fee
N/A
Royalty Rate
5.0%
Investment range data is not available for this franchise.
Franchise fee data is not available.
Royalty Fee
5.0%
of gross revenue
Ad/Marketing Fund
0.5%
of gross revenue
Total Ongoing Fee Burden: 5.5% of gross revenue
Combined royalty and advertising fund contributions before any other fees.
Category
QSR
System Size
3,177 units
Franchise Score
out of 100
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen is a quick-service restaurant franchise that specializes in Louisiana-style fried chicken, seafood, and traditional Cajun dishes. The brand offers authentic flavors and bold taste profiles as its core value proposition.
Median Revenue
$2,191,066
per year, per location
Estimated Owner Profit
$89,834
per year
Profit Margin
4.1%
of revenue
Estimation method: disclosed
Avg. Annual Closure Rate
0.0%
Low risk — below industry average
Net Unit Growth
-2736 units
From 2022 to 2025
| Year | Start | Opened | Closed | Transfers | End |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2736 | +195 | — | — | 2905 |
| 2023 | 2905 | +165 | — | — | 3035 |
| 2024 | 3035 | +136 | — | — | 3079 |
| 2025 | — | +133 | — | — | — |
Based on the FDD data, here is a data-driven snapshot of the Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen franchise opportunity:
Overall Score
92/100
Strong opportunity
Est. Payback Period
N/A
Insufficient data
Risk Level
Low
0.0% annual closure rate
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen scores well across our evaluation criteria, indicating a strong franchise system. With median unit revenue of $2,191,066 and a combined fee burden of 5.5% of gross revenue, prospective franchisees should model their own financial projections carefully. For a complete analysis including risk factors, deal-breaker flags, and detailed financial modeling, see the full report.
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