{"id":219051,"date":"2025-06-27T16:33:14","date_gmt":"2025-06-27T16:33:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/219051\/"},"modified":"2025-06-27T16:33:14","modified_gmt":"2025-06-27T16:33:14","slug":"new-birmingham-airport-restaurant-as-bhx-marks-uk-first","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/219051\/","title":{"rendered":"New Birmingham Airport restaurant as BHX marks UK first"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Popeyes has opened its fifth restaurant in the region and its first airport outlet in Britain<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/1_Popeyes-BHX-3.jpg\" alt=\"The new Popeyes restaurant which is where the former main Boots shop used to be at Birmingham Airport \" loading=\"eager\"  \/>The new Popeyes restaurant which is where the former main Boots shop used to be at Birmingham Airport <\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">A new restaurant has opened at Birmingham Airport in time for the summer holiday rush.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Fast food brand Popeyes has replaced the larger Boots store airside at the airport and opened for business today, Friday, June 27.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">The chain has rapidly expanded in and around the Second City since opening its first store in New Street last year. T<a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.birminghammail.co.uk\/whats-on\/food-drink-news\/exactly-popeyes-opening-three-west-31640449\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">hree more have open<\/a>ed at The Fort Shopping Park in <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.birminghammail.co.uk\/all-about\/erdington\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Erdington<\/a>, <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.birminghammail.co.uk\/all-about\/tyseley\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Tyseley<\/a> and <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.birminghammail.co.uk\/all-about\/wednesbury\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Wednesbury<\/a> in recent weeks.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">READ MORE: <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.birminghammail.co.uk\/whats-on\/food-drink-news\/birmingham-airport-new-fast-food-31383987\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Exactly when Popeyes is opening three West Midlands restaurants<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \"><a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.birminghammail.co.uk\/all-about\/birmingham-airport\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Birmingham Airport<\/a> posted photos online of the new outlet, which is on the left-hand side of the departure lounge when looking from the duty free shop.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">It shows touch screen ordering points, a counter for collections and seating. Customers can also order via the Popeyes app.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">The restaurant has created 70 new jobs and has space for 68 seated diners.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">There was also free Popeyes merchandise including baggage tags and eye masks for the first 150 customers.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/0_popeyes-launch-1.jpg\" alt=\"Staff at the new Popeyes fast food restaurant at Birmingham Airport are ready to service hungry passengers before they take to the skies \" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>Staff at the new Popeyes fast food restaurant at Birmingham Airport are ready to service hungry passengers before they take to the skies (Image:  Birmingham Airport)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Tom Crowley, CEO of Popeyes UK, said: \u201cOpening our first UK airport location is a huge milestone for Popeyes as we roll out our expansion plans.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">\u201cWe\u2019re thrilled to bring a taste of New Orleans to Birmingham Airport, and to serve our shatter crunchin\u2019 fried chicken to passengers from Birmingham and beyond.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \"><a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.birminghammail.co.uk\/newsletter-preference-centre\/?view=Solus&amp;mailingListId=67ec6fc9-65d2-4b0c-b55e-ee73660ce693&amp;utm_source=solusarticle\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"[object Object]Link opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Get the latest BirminghamLive news direct to your inbox<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/0_popeyes-launch-2.jpg\" alt=\"The new Popeyes restaurant at BHX takes the place of what used to be the airport's main Boots (but there's another one by Gates 1 to 20 \" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>The new Popeyes restaurant at BHX takes the place of what used to be the airport&#8217;s main Boots (but there&#8217;s another one by Gates 1 to 20 (Image:  Birmingham Airport)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">In a post on social media the airport said: \u201cPopeyes has landed at <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.birminghammail.co.uk\/\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Birmingham<\/a> Airport, serving up their famous Louisiana fried chicken!<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">\u201cEnjoy their New Orleans-style fried chicken, including the iconic Chicken Sandwich, Hot Wings, Saucin\u2019 Boneless range and selection of delicious sides.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">\u201cEach piece of chicken is marinated for 12 hours and hand-breaded for that famous shatter-crunch.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">\u201cBrekkie is served until 10am daily, then from 10am onwards, the restaurant will serve up an expanded menu.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">\u201cTry before you fly from Birmingham Airport.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/0_Popeyes-BHX-2.jpg\" alt=\"The bright Popeyes logo at the counter of the chain's first airport restaurant which has opened at BHX \" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>The bright Popeyes logo at the counter of the chain&#8217;s first airport restaurant which has opened at BHX (Image: Birmingham Airport)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Richard Gill, commercial director at Birmingham Airport, said: \u201cWe&#8217;re delighted to mark the official opening of Popeyes at Birmingham Airport and to be the first UK airport to welcome the iconic Louisiana chicken brand, which we open in partnership with our Food and Beverage partner SSP.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">\u201cAfter months of planning, and build, customers travelling out of the airport this summer will now have the chance to sample the renowned New Orleans-inspired flavours of Popeyes chicken.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">\u201cWith an extensive menu that caters for all dietary needs, the arrival of Popeyes bolsters our airside dining options and we&#8217;re confident that the new restaurant will prove popular with our passengers.\u201c<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Cathy Granby, business development director at SSP UK &amp; Ireland, said: \u201cThis is the first in a pipeline of opportunities for SSP and Popeyes, starting with Popeyes\u2019 inaugural journey into UK airport restaurants with our long-standing partner, Birmingham Airport.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">\u201cThere\u2019s a huge appetite for Popeyes\u2019 tasty menu, so we&#8217;re really excited to kickstart our new partnership together and for what the future holds.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Popeyes has opened its fifth restaurant in the region and its first airport outlet in BritainThe new Popeyes&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":219052,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7820],"tags":[855,11949,748,393,4884,2671,16,15],"class_list":{"0":"post-219051","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-birmingham","8":"tag-birmingham","9":"tag-birmingham-airport","10":"tag-britain","11":"tag-england","12":"tag-great-britain","13":"tag-solihull","14":"tag-uk","15":"tag-united-kingdom"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@uk\/114756295475650148","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/219051","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=219051"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/219051\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/219052"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=219051"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=219051"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=219051"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}