Richmond's Terra Nova neighbourhood is about to get a new fried chicken spot.
Renovation for a Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Restaurant was spotted in the former Church's Chicken location at Terra Nova Plaza, on No. 1 Road near Westminster Highway.
This is Richmond's third Popeyes location after its Bridgeport and Ironwood Plaza locations.
While Popeyes is known for its Louisiana-style fried chicken with gravy and sides, the fast-food franchise caused a sensation a few years back with its fried chicken sandwich. The menu item generated long lines, supply shortages and — in one case — deadly violence south of the border. The sandwich made its way to Canada in 2020, after a brief pandemic-related delay.
The first Popeyes to open in recent history in Metro Vancouver was in Port Coquitlam; the restaurant made its debut back at the end of 2018.
Several locations for the chain have opened across Metro Vancouver, including Surrey and Coquitlam
The new Richmond store is at unit 185 - 3675 Westminster Hwy.
The Richmond News has reached out to Popeyes for more information.
-with files from Lindsay William-Ross, Vancouver is Awesome
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