Popeyes to make UK airport debut as SSP announces Birmingham opening

The New Orleans fast-food brand, which has more than 4,000 venues worldwide, is set to make its debut in a UK airport with the global travel restaurateur.

Apr 9, 2025 - 15:39

Popeyes to make UK airport debut as SSP announces Birmingham opening

UK. Travel restaurateur SSP Group is to introduce a Popeyes restaurant at Birmingham Airport. The New Orleans fast-food brand, which has more than 4,000 venues worldwide, is claimed to be the UK’s current fastest-growing quick-service restaurant chain.

The Birmingham Airport restaurant is a UK airport first and will open airside in early summer 2025, ahead of the peak holiday season. It will offer Popeyes’ full all-day menu as well as its recently launched breakfast menu.

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Dine-in and speedy takeaway options will be available. The choices will include fan favourites such as the Chicken Sandwich, Tenders and Signature Chicken Wraps.

The new Saucin’ Boneless and Hot Wings range will also be available, featuring bold, New Orleans-inspired flavours, including cheesy Garlic Parm, BBQ and spicy Buffalo.

The breakfast menu will be served until 11am daily, including its Big Cajun Roll, Cajun Hash Browns and Nutella-topped buttermilk biscuits.

All of Popeyes’ chicken is halal certified and marinated for 12 hours in its signature blend of Louisiana seasoning, then hand-breaded and battered to deliver its well-known ‘shatter-crunch’ chicken.

SSP UK & Ireland CEO Kari Daniels said, “As the food travel experts, we’re always working to ensure we meet the evolving needs of customers while offering variety across our portfolio. There’s a huge appetite for Popeyes’ tasty menu, so we’re really excited to launch our new partnership together at UK travel hubs, starting with the brand’s inaugural journey into UK airport restaurants at Birmingham Airport.”

Popeyes UK Chief Development Officer Tom Byng commented, “Everybody is delighted to be working with SSP to open Popeyes’ first UK airport restaurant. This is the first of a number of locations we will open in partnership with SSP, marking a significant milestone for the business as we roll out our ambitious growth plans for 2025, and reflects the continued strength of our customer proposition and brand appeal.”

Birmingham Airport Commercial Director Richard Gill said, “We are delighted that Popeyes will be opening its next restaurant in our departure lounge, the first UK airport to welcome the iconic New Orleans chicken brand. This hugely popular restaurant ensures customers have the chance to dine in, or grab a takeaway for their journey, whilst catering for all dietary needs too.

“Over the last month our departure lounge has welcomed new brands to ensure choice and convenience for our passengers as we grow sustainably to our goal of 18 million passengers.”

SSP’s existing operations at Birmingham Airport include the Shelby & Co. Bar and Restaurant. The Peaky Blinders-inspired venue opened in December 2024 and was extensively covered on location by The Moodie Davitt Report President Dermot Davitt, pictured here with Birmingham Airport Commercial Director Richard Gill. Read the story here. {Image: Stewart Writtle Photography @stewartwrittlephotography}

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