Popeye's is one of the world's largest chicken restaurant chains, with more than 2,700 locations worldwide and a devoted customer base that swears it makes the best bird anywhere. If you are one of.
How the new McDonaldâs chicken sandwich ranks against rivals
The much-heralded offering from the Golden Arches turned out to be our least favourite of the bunch. Hereâs why.
Popeyes still rules the roost.Â
All photos by The Washington Postâs Aaron Hutcherson
Emily Heil
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The Golden Arches have long been the gold standard of fast food. Other chains might have edgier marketing or more innovative menus. Still, McDonaldâs is the categoryâs market-dominating stalwart.
And so expectations were stacked triple-high for McDonaldâsâ long-awaited crispy chicken sandwich, a menu item that has been in development for years as franchisees have clamoured for an offering to compete with fan favorites from Chick-fil-A and Popeyes.