One Of America's Favorite Fast-Food Spots Is Selling Fried Chicken For 59 Cents This Week

They haven't had a deal like this in almost 50 years.

An exterior of a Popeyes restaurant. Right: A box of fried chicken with sides from Popeyes.

An exterior of a Popeyes restaurant. Right: A box of fried chicken with sides from Popeyes.

Georgia Contributing Writer

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, one of America's favorite fast-food chains, is celebrating its anniversary with a limited-time deal that has the country flocking to their nearest drive-through window.

The company is celebrating 50 years in business by offering two pieces of their famous bone-in chicken for just $.59 when customers spend a minimum of $5 at participating restaurants.

A two-piece signature combo meal usually sells for about $10-12 depending on the location.

The deal is ongoing throughout the entire week, lasting from June 12 to June 19.

You can redeem the offer by making a free account on their app or official website, and order ahead for in-store pickup.

The price is an homage to the original cost of two pieces of chicken when the chain first opened in New Orleans, LA back in 1972.

The deal has caused lots of appetite-fueled anticipation online, as fans of the chain prepare to utilize this deal while it lasts.

One Twitter user expressed excitement saying, "Popeyes has .59¢ chicken all week. So guess what I’m eating all week?"

Others however have concerns about the potential frenzy this could cause, similar to when they first released their fried chicken sandwich in 2019, which led to sold-out menu items and lines around the block.

"Y’all please don’t be acting crazy at damn Popeyes today I beg 😭 over $0.59 chicken," one person pleaded on social media.

Unfortunately, not all territories are able to participate in this limited-time deal. Hawaii, Alaska, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands are excluded from offering the anniversary special.

You can check if a participating chain is near you on the restaurant's official website.

This article's right-hand cover image was used for illustrative purposes only.

  • Contributing Writer Maeve Browne (she/her) is a journalist living in her hometown Savannah, Georgia. Maeve is an award-winning reporter and expert on all things "Lowcountry." She has a knack for internet culture, food, wine and travel writing, as well as breaking news in Georgia's major cities. She has been freelancing for digital publications for seven years and was Narcity USA's first full-time Staff Writer.

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