I queued for over 18 hours to attempt Scotland’s very first Popeyes – it was more than worth it

A junk food fan lined up for more than 18 hours to sample Scotland’s very first Popeyes dining establishment.

The United States chicken store chain opened a 56-seater restaurant and drive-thru in Barrhead today and punters were buzzing.

Lines began with 4.30 pm the day in the past as devoted foodies excitedly prepared for a taste of New Orleans.

Graham Welsh and John Russell were a few of early risers who wished to be initially in line for the landmark launch.

John stated: “I’m a veteran fan of Popeyes. I have actually been inspecting the Popeyes Instagram for news of a Scottish opening for 2 years and dreaming about this launch so needed to boil down early to be among the very first in the line.”

While Cynthia Holden, from the United States, took a trip over an hour from Clackmannanshire to devour on the popular Louisiana chicken.

She stated: “My very first task remained in Popeyes when I was 16 so I’m a long-lasting fan.

” I have actually been pestering Popeyes on Twitter to discover of the Scottish opening and being here today didn’t dissatisfy. It was a little taste of house.”

To commemorate the launch of its brand-new breakfast menu, Popeyes stated it will be extending its Southern hospitality by handing out totally free breakfast muffins to the very first 25 cars and trucks and very first 25 pedestrians in the line.

Distinguished for its Chicken Sandwich that ‘broke the web’ when it released in the United States and its world-famous ‘shatter crunch’ chicken, the dining establishment will use the brand name’s complete menu.

The variety consists of the much-loved Signature Louisiana Chicken, Signature Louisiana Covers, Chicken tenders, Hot Wings, and Popeyes Biscuits with gravy.

Neil Williamson, COO at Popeyes UK, stated “We believed clients queuing for 16 hours at Cardiff Bay last month would be difficult to beat, however individuals of Scotland have actually set a brand-new record with our very first consumer showing up a tremendous 18.5 hours prior to opening.

” We’re pleased with the reaction we have actually needed to our very first Scottish dining establishment and eagerly anticipate serving our popular Louisiana Chicken to a lot more.”