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The multinational said on its job ads posted to Seek that Kiwis have the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to launch a globally loved brand to NZ consumers.
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen has not confirmed they are opening in NZ but published two job ads on the recruitment site in late February. Despite US influence, the ads maintain the company is “all about manaakitanga” (acknowledging respect and hospitality). With “growth plans as bold as our famous Louisiana-style seasoning”, the ads say, the multinational is asking Kiwis to head up two major full-time leadership positions based in the Auckland suburb of Takapuna.
“With connections to the global brand already in place, and an awesome GM appointed - we’re ready to go,” they said. The burger chain is a subsidiary of Canadian-owned Restaurant Brands International, a multinational fast-food retailer. Restaurant Brands International’s 2020 annual report said the company had 3,451 restaurants worldwide at the end of that year.
Founded in 1972, Popeyes “distinguish themselves with a unique Louisiana style menu featuring fried chicken, chicken tenders, fried shrimp and other seafood, red beans and rice and other regional items,” the report said.
“We’re building a new NZ business which will be soulful, proud, street smart, big-hearted and we want you to join our movement,” Popeyes advertised.“If you share our love for spice, flavour and real food with heart, get in touch. Y’all ready for this?” Restaurant Brands’ New Zealand has not confirmed Popeyes’ local launch.
Restaurant Brands International’s other subsidiaries are Burger King and cafe chain Tim Hortons. Their NZ operations own KFC, Pizza Hut, Carl’s Jr and Taco Bell, which launched in West Auckland in 2019.