"Love That Chicken" All the Way to Iraq

Blackanthem.com, DALLAS, Texas, June 08, 2005

At one time "Love that Chicken" from Popeyes could only be heard in the United States and at select overseas Army & Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) locations, but loyal fans in Iraq can now join in on the slogan since AAFES opened its first quick service Popeyes Chicken and Biscuits restaurant in Iraq.

The new restaurant at the Liberty Mainstreet USA Food Court served its first customer on May 27. By the end of the day, AAFES’ newest Popeyes served Cajun cuisine to 645 hungry troops. The 3-piece combo meal was the favorite choice with 1,310 sold, and even in the Iraqi heat, 55 percent of those orders were for spicy chicken!

"The Camp Liberty location is just one of four Popeyes AAFES plans to open before the end of summer," said Butch Freed, director of food programs for AAFES’ Food and Theater Operations. "Name brand fast food restaurants, like Popeyes, bring a much needed taste of home to service members in Operations Enduring and Iraqi Freedom."

AAFES currently operates more than 720 name brand fast food facilities worldwide, 35 of which are in Operations Enduring and Iraqi Freedom.

By DoD