When Did Popeyes Start? A Culinary Journey Through Fried Chicken History Popeyes, the iconic purveyor of Louisiana-style fried chicken, first opened its doors on June 12, 1972, in Arabi, Louisiana, a suburb of New Orleans. But the story doesn’t end there; it’s a tale of culinary innovation, entrepreneurial spirit, and a dash of rebranding that ... Read more The post When did Popeyes start? appeared first on GB Times.