Coimbatore, August 20, 2026: Jubilant FoodWorks Limited, India’s leading foodservice company, has announced the expansion of Popeyes®’ presence in Coimbatore with three restaurants across the city, further strengthening its foothold in one of Tamil Nadu’s dynamic and high-potential food markets. The expansion reflects Popeyes®’ continued focus on growing its presence across key urban centres with strong consumption potential and evolving dining preferences. The three restaurants are located across prominent locations in Coimbatore – Brookefields Mall, Prozone Mall and Civil Aerodrome Post, offering accessibility across the city’s key shopping, commercial and residential hubs. With the opening of its new restaurant at Brookefields Mall, Popeyes® continues to bring its distinctive Louisiana-style flavours to more consumers in the city.
Often celebrated as the ‘Manchester of South India’, Coimbatore is home to a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem, a rapidly growing IT and manufacturing sector, and a large student population. As consumer preferences continue to evolve, the city has emerged as a vibrant dining market with growing demand for global quick-service restaurant experiences. Popeyes®’ entry into Coimbatore is aligned with these changing preferences, bringing its distinctive Louisiana-style flavours to a new and engaged audience.
Rooted in Louisiana, Popeyes® is a world-famous brand known for its bold, flavour-packed fried chicken. Every piece of its signature chicken is marinated for 12 hours in a unique blend of Cajun spices before being hand-breaded and cooked to deliver its unmistakable crunch and flavour. The brand gained worldwide recognition with its iconic Chicken Sandwich, which sparked unprecedented consumer demand upon its debut. Following strong traction across Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi NCR, Mumbai and Punjab, Popeyes® now brings its flavour-forward offerings to Coimbatore.
Vibhor Gupta, EVP and Chief Business Officer, Popeyes®, Jubilant FoodWorks Limited, expressed his enthusiasm at the launch, saying, “We have been receiving tremendous customer love and queries from Coimbatore, asking us to launch in the city, and we are excited to mark our entry with three restaurants, with many more to come. At Popeyes®, every new restaurant represents more than just expansion, it is an opportunity to introduce more consumers to our authentic Louisiana flavours and hospitality. We see Coimbatore as a high-potential market with a growing appetite for bold, flavour-first dining experiences, and our entry into the city marks another strategic step in expanding Popeyes®’ presence across India’s key consumption centres. We look forward to becoming a part of Coimbatore’s vibrant dining culture and serving our world-famous chicken to the city’s growing community of food lovers.”
Marking its arrival in the city with the campaign theme “World Famous Chicken, Loved by Millions – Namma Kovai, Namma Popeyes®,“ the brand aims to build strong local resonance while staying rooted in its Louisiana heritage. To celebrate the launch, consumers can enjoy a limited-period offer of 15 pieces of Popeyes® world-famous chicken for just INR 399. With this expansion, Popeyes® continues to strengthen its presence across Tamil Nadu, bringing its globally loved, flavour-forward offerings to one of South India’s fastest-growing cities.
About Jubilant FoodWorks Limited:
Jubilant FoodWorks Limited (JFL Group/Group), incorporated in 1995, ranks among the leading emerging markets’ food-tech companies. Its Group network comprises 3500+ stores across six markets – India, Turkey, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Azerbaijan and Georgia. The Group has a strong Portfolio of Brands in emerging markets with franchise rights for three global brands – Domino’s, Popeyes® and Dunkin’ – and two own-brands, Hong’s Kitchen, an Indo-Chinese QSR brand in India, and a CAFÉ brand – COFFY in Turkey.
Note: The store count for the Group is as on December 31, 2025
