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- Cuisine
- Fast Food
- Currency
- USD
- Price range
- USD$$
- Last verified
- 8 September 2026
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Founded in 1972 in Arabi, Louisiana, by Al Copeland, originally opening as a Southern-fried chicken restaurant called Chicken on the Run before being reformulated with a spicier Louisiana-style recipe and renamed after Popeye Doyle, the character from The French Connection. Built its identity around Cajun and Creole-influenced spicing distinct from other fried chicken chains.
Sandwiches
Classic Chicken Sandwich
$5.99
Spicy Chicken Sandwich
$5.99
3pc Tenders
$6.99
8pc Nuggets
$4.99
5pc Mixed Chicken
$12.99
Combos
Chicken Sandwich Combo
$11.49
Price insights
Popeyes prices in the United States at a glance
- Items listed
- 6
- in 2 sections
- Lowest price
- $4.99
- 8pc Nuggets
- Middle price
- $6.49
- median item
- Highest price
- $12.99
- 5pc Mixed Chicken
We list 6 Popeyes items in the United States, across 2 menu sections. Prices run from $4.99 for 8pc Nuggets to $12.99 for 5pc Mixed Chicken. The middle price is $6.49. The most expensive item costs about 2.6 times the cheapest.
How prices vary by menu section
| Section | Items | Lowest | Average | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandwiches | 5 | $4.99 | $7.39 | $12.99 |
| Combos | 1 | $11.49 | $11.49 | $11.49 |
Sandwiches has the lowest average price at $7.39, and Combos has the highest at $11.49.
How Popeyes compares in the United States
By the middle price of the items we list, Popeyes is the 18th cheapest of the 40 chains we track in the United States. That is 17 chains cheaper and 22 chains more expensive. Because this ranks the items on our lists, it says more about the kind of food each chain sells than about value for money.
Chains with similar prices in the United States
- Waffle HouseSlightly cheaper · middle price $5.95 · 5 items
- Church's ChickenSlightly cheaper · middle price $5.99 · 5 items
- CinnabonSlightly pricier · middle price $6.79 · 5 items
- Arby'sSlightly pricier · middle price $6.99 · 5 items
Figures use the items listed above. See how we collect and check prices.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How much is the chicken sandwich at Popeyes?
The Classic and Spicy Chicken Sandwiches each cost $5.99 at US Popeyes locations, based on pricing checked in 2026.
Other fast food menus in the United States
TheManued is not officially affiliated with Popeyes. Prices are independently verified and may vary by location and over time. See Popeyes in other countries.