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Popeyes Launches GTA VI-Themed Sandwich
Popeyes releases limited-time Spice City Sandwich for Grand Theft Auto VI launch.
In brief
Popeyes releases limited-time Spice City Sandwich for Grand Theft Auto VI launch. Popeyes introduces Spice City Sandwich for Nov 19-22, coinciding with GTA VI launch. Originally reported by Nation's Restaurant News.
Popeyes launches Spice City Sandwich
Popeyes introduces Spice City Sandwich for limited time from November nineteenth through november twenty-second.
Sandwich features chicken and pickles
The sandwich includes two crispy signature Popeyes chicken breast filets on a buttered toasted brioche bun with barrel-curated pickles.
Sandwich available with mayonnaise options
It comes with the choice of spicy or classic mayonnaise for the sandwich.
Coincides with GTA VI launch
The sandwich coincides with Grand Theft Auto VI launch on november nineteenth.
Preorder sales exceed $1 billion
Preorder sales ahead of official release have already exceeded one billion dollars.
Spice City nods to GTA's Vice City
Spice City is a nod to Grand Theft’s Vice City with a fried chicken chain called Lucky Plucker in the game universe.
Available through multiple channels
The sandwich is available on Popeyes app, website, third-party delivery, pickup, and in-restaurant.
Popeyes past video game collaborations
Popeyes previously launched Popeyes Pickle Quest in Fortnite and ran a Five Nights at Freddy’s sweepstakes.
Popeyes shifts focus to core menu
Popeyes is shifting focus back to core menu items of bone-in chicken, tenders, and sandwiches.
Cajun Onion Rings reintroduced
The chain reintroduced Cajun Onion Rings for the first time in about ten years.
Third quarter sales down 2.2%
Popeyes third quarter reported seventh straight same-store sales decline of two point two percent.
The short version
Popeyes introduces Spice City Sandwich for Nov 19-22, coinciding with GTA VI launch.
