FDD Year-over-Year Comparison
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen FDD: What Changed from 2025 to 2026
The 2026 Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen FDD leaves the Item 7 estimated initial investment range unchanged at $504,545–$3,923,245, while the system grows by 52 outlets (+1.6%) to 3,229 total restaurants.
Item 7 — Estimated Initial Investment
| 2025 FDD | 2026 FDD | Change |
|---|
| Low end of range | $504,545 | $504,545 | unchanged |
| High end of range | $3,923,245 | $3,923,245 | unchanged |
| Full range | $504,545–$3,923,245 | $504,545–$3,923,245 | |
The Item 7 range matches across both filings at $504,545–$3,923,245.
Item 20 — System Size (Outlet Count)
| 2025 FDD | 2026 FDD | Change |
|---|
| Total outlets (Item 20) | 3,177 | 3,229 | +52 (+1.6%) |
Popeyes reports 3,229 outlets in the 2026 FDD, up 52 from 3,177 in the 2025 filing.
Item 19 — Financial Performance Representations
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen included an Item 19 financial performance representation in both the 2025 and 2026 filings.
Item 6 — Ongoing Fees
| 2025 FDD | 2026 FDD | Change |
|---|
| Royalty rate | 5% | 5% | unchanged |
The ongoing royalty rate remains 5% of Gross Sales between filings.
Frequently asked questions
Did the cost to open a Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen franchise change in the 2026 FDD?
The 2026 FDD for Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen states an Item 7 estimated initial investment of $504,545–$3,923,245, against $504,545–$3,923,245 in the 2025 filing. Both filings state the same range.
How many locations does Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen have?
The 2026 FDD for Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen reports 3,229 outlets in Item 20, against 3,177 in the 2025 filing — 52 more.
Did Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen change its royalty rate?
No. Both the 2025 and 2026 filings for Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen state a standard royalty of 5%.
Does Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen disclose financial performance in its FDD?
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen included an Item 19 financial performance representation in both the 2025 and 2026 filings.
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