Fast Food Chain Popeyes to Open Ten New Restaurants in Czechia

The American fast-food chain Popeyes is accelerating its expansion in the Czech Republic, announcing plans to open ten new locations across the country in 2025.

While continuing to strengthen its presence in Prague, the brand will move into new territories, with branches confirmed for Brno, Pardubice, and Pilsen.

“In most cases, these will be restaurants located in shopping centers. This year, we may also launch a drive-thru and a highway stop,” said Jiří Petrovič, Chief Development Officer for Popeyes in Czechia, Poland, and Romania. “I won’t disclose more details yet, as some sites are still under construction. But I believe we’ll make a lot of Louisiana chicken fans happy this year.”

According to Petrovič, at least six additional branches will launch by the end of the year or in early 2026.

In Prague, Popeyes currently operates three outlets. Outside the capital, fans can visit the location in Stehelčeves, near the D7 highway, and, since April 1, the chain’s latest branch in České Budějovice.

Popeyes entered the Czech market in 2023 with its debut restaurant on Wenceslas Square, where it sold over 100,000 portions in its first year. That opening drew massive crowds, with some eager customers waiting up to 26 hours to get a taste. A similar turnout was seen in České Budějovice this spring.

By 2033, the company aims to operate 60 restaurants across the country, including new locations in Central Bohemia and Moravia.

“It’s generally easier to open restaurants in food courts. This model supports faster expansion and helps us scale more quickly,” Petrovič explained. Compared to standalone venues, food court locations reduce build-out times and simplify operations. However, because each site presents different challenges, Popeyes has yet to release specific opening dates.

In Pilsen, the company confirmed a new branch will be built at the site of the former Carimex building near Rokycanská třída. The previously controversial glass building—nicknamed “Glass Hell”—was recently torn down to make room for a new Úslava Shopping Center.

“For now, I can confirm the new center will include a Billa supermarket and also Popeyes—the first restaurant of its kind in the Plzeň Region,” said Ivan Hlaváček, Executive Director of InterCora, in a March statement.

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