New Zealand is set to see a new fast food restaurant coming to its shores in April, with the brand promising customers will 'love that chicken'.

US fried chicken outlet Popeyes is set to open a store in Auckland's Takanini, with 10 more store locations planned to open in quick succession by the end of 2024.

It promises to create more than 150 jobs and is expected to bring approximately $25 million in investment over the next several years.

The Takanini store will boast a multi-million-dollar fitout across 300 square metres.

Sharn Phillips, Head of Marketing at Popeyes - New Zealand, said in a statement: “We are thrilled to finally share the good news and let Kiwis know; the Chicken Sandwich that broke the internet will finally be ready for Kiwis to try themselves.

"Our vision is to bring the heart and soul of our world-renowned recipes to Kiwis through passionate teams and tasty food. We cannot wait to see the reaction come opening day.”

Popeyes has over 4,300 stores worldwide, in countries like the UK, the US, France, Poland, Czech Republic, Indonesia and South Korea.

The chain's Louisiana-style menu features chicken burgers (chicken sandwiches), fried chicken, chicken tenders, chicken wings, mash and cajun gravy, mac and cheese, and biscuits (a loose equivalent to a savoury scone).

James Mclauchlan, General Manager of Popeyes - New Zealand, said the team "cannot wait" to open its doors.

“We cannot wait to open our doors and share the iconic Popeyes experience and incredible chicken that makes this brand so recognisable the world over. With the Takanini location announced and construction already underway, we are finally ready to get to work and find our team, who share a deep love for fried chicken, enriched by our team culture.”

Source: https://www.1news.co.nz/