Chick-fil-A has always urged hungry Americans to “Eat mor chikin” and this month, customers did just that… at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen locations around the country.
On August 27, Popeyes announced it had sold out of its new chicken sandwich, just two weeks after introducing it.
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As CNBC reports, Popeyes locations have been selling out of the sandwich ever since the two fast food companies duked it out on Twitter.
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In case you missed it, Chick-fil-A praised its chicken sandwich as “the original” in an August 19 tweet. That same day, the Popeyes Twitter account tweeted back, “…y’all good?”
… y’all good? https://t.co/lPaTFXfnyP
— Popeyes (@Popeyes) August 19, 2019
New York Stock Exchange social media head Matthew Kobach summed up Popeyes’ social media success story, tweeting that the company’s Twitter clapback effectively gave them $23 million in ad value with $0 in ad spend.
https://twitter.com/mkobach/status/1165689916740775937
We’re not shedding any tears for Chick-fil-A around here. As Queerty previously reported, the company increased its funding of anti-LGBTQ groups from 2015 to 2017 and earned a zero in the Human Rights Campaign’s Buyers Guide because of a lack of pro-LGBTQ workplace policies.
Related: Chick-fil-A owner arrested after admitting she repeatedly molested an underage girl
Meanwhile, Popeyes promises that “The Sandwich,” its viral sensation, will be back full-time.
https://twitter.com/PopeyesChicken/status/1166443046361153537
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dhmonarch89
I’ve asked this on several sites- still no answer….has anyone had this sandwich? Popeye’s is usually spicy- IS THIS SANDWICH SPICY????
kjrocio
It’s ridiculously good!
Mack
I believe I heard you can get it either way. Regular or spicy.
Roan
The spicy version comes with a spicy cajun mayo that adds a bit of heat. Get it without the spread for no spice or get it original style (with or without mayo). It’s much better than CFA. The chicken filet is thicker and bigger. Also crispier. It’s a tasty and filling sandwich.
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dhmonarch89
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Justin1326
Popeye’s sandwich is very good. They have two versions–regular and spicy.
Chrisk
Oh yum. More greasy fried chicken on a bun. Lol
jcoberkrom
Popeye’s is much better chicken, but it needs lettuce, mayo, maybe tomato.
PLAYS WELL WITH OTHERS
YAY! Popeye punched out Chik-fil-A-Hate!!!
jasentylar
I had the sandwich in July (spicy) and it was not anything to rave about. I love Popeyes regular spicy chicken, but this sandwich was a letdown. Much prefer Chic Fil A spicy chicken sandwich deluxe.
Brian
I think it’s the same chicken on both, it’s the sauce that’s spicy, is that right?
Mack
What’s funny is there is an idiot now suing Popeye because he spent money traveling to a couple of stores and they were sold out. He wants to be reimbursed for his time and gas.
Diplomat-G
@Mack
Gee perhaps its the Chick Fill a hate product development manager trying to get a sample. 🙂
Celtic
Chick-fil–A’s new slogan: Eat more HATE. We love agitate with gay hate.
AustinTexas1961
I went to a local Popeye’s this past Tuesday, August 27th. I stopped by after work. The line was kind of long inside the restaurant. It took a long while just to order. I did get my chicken sandwich fairly quickly. It was o.k.
Kangol2
Heart attack on a bun vs. anti-gay hatemongers’ heart attack on a bun.
I’ll take neither but Popeye’s wins on GP on this one.
Rex Huskey
cook at home.
Herman75
Chic-Fil-A is chokin’ da chikin. Enjoy!