Under Construction: Popeyes Chicken and Biscuits

photo Construction continues on a new Popeyes on Ringgold Road.

Project: Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits.

Location: 6105 Ringgold Road, East Ridge.

Owners: Nashville Restaurant Management.

Size: 3,000 square feet with a seating capacity of 62.

Contractor: Kirby Cordell.

Architect: Arie Kohn Architects.

History: Founded in Atlanta in 1992 as AFC Enterprises, Inc., the company is a developer, operator and franchisor of quick-service restaurants under the trade name, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen and Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits. In January 2014, AFC Enterprises, Inc. changed its corporate name to Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, Inc., and the company is publicly traded on the Nasdaq exchange.

Scope: NRM owns and operates 19 Popeyes restaurants in the metro Atlanta, North Georgia and Tennessee areas with plans to expand in the near future.

Schedule: The new East Ridge Popeyes is expected to open in December.

Contact: Danyelle Washington 866-467-3285, ext. 214

Online: Apply at www.work4popeyes.com

Compiled by staff writer Alex Green at agreen@timesfree press.com or 423-757-6480.

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