According to a new court filing from a major franchisee, three additional Popeyes restaurants have permanently shut their doors, bringing the total number of store closures associated with the franchisee's ongoing bankruptcy proceedings to at least 20. The franchisee, Sailormen Inc. of Miami, Florida, sought Chapter 11 protection earlier this year, citing diminished foot traffic and high inflation.
Fast-food chicken sandwiches may look similar on the surface, but not all sandwiches deliver the same crunch, flavor, or value. To find out how popular chains compare, I ordered chicken sandwiches from McDonald's, Burger King, Wendy's, Popeyes, and Bojangles and compared them based on taste, texture, toppings, and price.
El Pollo Loco is known for its citrus-marinated, fire-grilled chicken. Its menu has always included high protein options. In a November interview, chief executive officer Liz Williams described the brand as the OG of protein. While others chase the next protein craze, we've been perfecting ours over an open flame for decades.
The Cool Wrap features grilled chicken breast, green leaf lettuce, and shredded Monterey Jack and cheddar cheeses all rolled up into a flaxseed flour flat bread. It's simple, filling, and delivers 14 grams of dietary fiber and 43 grams of protein, both of which are essential daily nutrients.
Let's be honest: There are definitely not as many all-you-can-eat buffets as there should be. Sure, places like Golden Corral and CiCi's still exist, but who wouldn't give their right foot for an all-you-can-eat buffet of McDonald's fries or Sonic's tater tots? While we might never have the chance to overload our plates with Whataburger entrees, there's hope for chicken lovers who happen to live in Oklahoma, as the University of Oklahoma is home to the world's only all-you-can-eat Chick-fil-A.
Protein carries a lot of food-cred these days, and rightfully so. Regardless of where it tucks into meal plans, protein brings a host of health benefits for muscles, bones, body tissues, metabolism, and lots more. It may not be glamorous in its own right, but it certainly appears in plenty of tasty, creative meals - from everyday comfort foods to international specialty dishes, high-end meat and seafood recipes, and even your favorite fast-food offerings.
Cut from fresh potatoes and fried in canola oil until perfectly golden, Chick-fil-A's waffle fries are deliciously satisfying. They're sprinkled with just the right amount of sea salt, and the chain has achieved the perfect balance between crunchy and tender.
If you've followed David Chang over the years, you know he really loves fried chicken - and to many people's surprise, he thinks fried chicken doesn't get much better than at McDonald's in China. This may be a mind-blowing pick, but Chang has never been shy about his appreciation for chain fried chicken. He's a documented fan of Popeye's, and heaped massive praise on China's local KFCs during an episode of his show "Ugly Delicious" dedicated entirely to fried chicken.
Luckily, the answer is simple. Chicken fried steak is simply a thin, pounded-out cut of beef, breaded and fried like chicken. It's then topped with creamy country gravy - another Southern staple that can be confusing for those unacquainted - and often served alongside mashed potatoes, mac and cheese, roasted vegetables, or even breakfast items to create a complete, hearty meal.
If you need to know whether Howlin' Ray's still maintains its hold over Los Angeles, visit during peak lunch hours. Since opening in 2016 as a food truck, graduating to a Chinatown home in Far East Plaza, and growing with an expansive sit-down Pasadena outpost in 2022, a lengthy line has become the Howlin' Ray's hallmark thanks to Nashville-born hot chicken served with such consistency that the originators of the recipe, the Prince family, even gave their blessing.