Who owns Popeyes?
Popeyes is owned by Restaurant Brands International (Canada, NYSE: QSR), which has owned the brand since 27 March 2017.[1] Popeyes was founded in 1972 in New Orleans, Louisiana and was independent until 2017.
Key facts
- Current owner
- Restaurant Brands International Inc. verified
- Owned since
- Previous owner
- Independent (1972–2017)
- Owner HQ
- 🇨🇦 Canada, Toronto
- Origin
- 🇺🇸 United States, New Orleans, Louisiana
- Founded
- 1972
- Category
- Restaurants & foodservice › Quick-service restaurants › Burger & chicken chains
- Parent ticker
- NYSE: QSR TSX: QSR
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Popeyes
Popeyes was founded outside New Orleans in 1972 selling Louisiana-style spicy fried chicken. Its 2019 chicken sandwich launch sold out nationally within two weeks and set off a competitive scramble across the American fast-food industry. RBI acquired the chain in 2017 for $1.8 billion.
Ownership timeline of Popeyes
- 2017 – present Restaurant Brands International [1] verified
Where Popeyes sits in Restaurant Brands International
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Popeyes?
The parent company of Popeyes is Restaurant Brands International, a publicly listed company headquartered in Canada.
Is Popeyes American or Canadian?
Popeyes originated in the United States in 1972, but it is owned today by Restaurant Brands International, which is headquartered in Canada. So Popeyes is an American-origin brand under Canadian ownership.
Since when has Restaurant Brands International owned Popeyes?
Restaurant Brands International has owned Popeyes since 27 March 2017.
Who owned Popeyes before Restaurant Brands International?
Popeyes was an independent company from its founding in 1972 in New Orleans, Louisiana until Restaurant Brands International acquired it in 2017.
Is Popeyes still owned by Restaurant Brands International?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Popeyes is still owned by Restaurant Brands International. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
Sources (1) & corrections
Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.
- [1] Restaurant Brands International Inc. Annual Report on Form 10-K filed 2026-02-20 — SEC EDGAR, SEC Form 10-K, published 20 February 2026; retrieved 6 September 2026.
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