Lakeside Shopping Centre, the internationally renowned shopping, dining and leisure space owned by SGS Group, today announces the opening of its newest restaurant, Popeyes® UK, the iconic American-born fried chicken restaurant. Located on level three in The Eatery, the restaurant will offer its world-famous fried chicken from Friday 9th May.
Spanning 1,750sq ft., the exciting addition to Lakeside Shopping Centre illustrates the retail destination’s commitment to enhancing its already extensive F&B line-up. As the centre continues to attract world-renowned brands that customers love, the arrival of Popeyes® adds further momentum to its evolution as a leading leisure and hospitality hub – appealing to visitors whether they’re dining in or grabbing food to go.
Rob Jewell, managing director, asset management at Pradera Lateral commented: “We are committed to diversifying and elevating dining offerings and retail experiences, and the opening of Popeyes® will undoubtedly be a popular addition to the centre. With the ongoing F&B expansions, the addition of Popeyes® keeps Lakeside’s food experience exciting, fresh, and full of choice – just another way that the centre is committed to going above and beyond for its visitors.”
Tom Crowley, Popeyes® UK chief executive officer, said: “2025 is set to be another incredibly exciting year for Popeyes, including the launch of two new restaurants in the Essex area. Our mission has always been to bring our New Orleans spirit to new locations across the UK, and we look forward to sharing more details of both openings soon.”
Joining market leading restaurants such as Five Guys and Taco Bell, Popeyes® will offer Lakeside visitors its celebrated 12-hour marinated chicken, alongside its signature, New Orleans inspired menu. Growing in popularity in the last decade, the disruptive brand continues to expand its UK footprint, with the opening in Lakeside marking the brand’s 80th store opening.
