A former clothing store in Preston city centre is to become the latest high profile friend chicken chain coming to the city.
Popeyes chicken is preparing to open in the former Tessuti shop on the corner of Fishergate and Cannon Street.
Work is ongoing to convert the former shop into the bright orange colours of the national chain which promises ‘Louisiana inspired chicken’.
Read more: Overcoming legal threats and industry troubles to serve Preston’s best burgers for five years
The arrival of Popeyes follows the opening of Canadian chain MB Chicken in the Miller Arcade earlier this year and fellow social media chicken sensation Wingstop also has eyes on a unit just up the road in Fishergate.
The Preston outlet will be Popeyes first restaurant in Lancashire.
Subscribe: Keep in touch directly with the latest headlines from Blog Preston, join our WhatsApp channel and subscribe for our twice-a-week email newsletter. Both free and direct to your phone and inbox.
Read more: See the latest Preston news and headlines
