American fast-food chain, Popeyes, officially opened its new branch in Kingston today (Friday, 10 July) as part of its south west London expansion.

Opening at 11am on Friday, over 100 people could be seen queueing outside the Clarence Street restaurant hoping to bag a free Chicken Sandwich.

The first three lucky customers at the opening were awarded a year's supply of free Chicken Sandwiches while the first 50 were gifted some Popeyes merchandise and the first 100 a free Chicken Sandwich.

The first three customers told Nub News that they had been waiting outside the new branch since 1.50am on Friday to bag the big award.

One of them said: "We wanted free chicken", and, after enjoying his free Chicken Sandwich, he said: "It was totally worth it."

The first three customers at Popeyes Kingston won a year's supply of free Chicken Sandwiches (Credit: Tilly O'Brien)

Another two people joined the queue at 4am with a further two joining at 6am.

One of them said: "It is so great to have new food in Kingston and more fried chicken."

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And a third said: "I am buzzing that Popeyes has opened in Kingston and it's a really nice restaurant too."

The first 100 customers at Popeyes Kingston were given a free Chicken Sandwich (Credit: Tilly O'Brien)

With dine-in and speedy takeaway options available, fried chicken fans are now able to enjoy Popeyes® favourites like the iconic Popeyes Chicken Sandwich, Signature Wraps and the Saucin' Boneless & Hot Wings range as well as Hand Spun Shakes.

Guests visiting the new Kingston restaurant from opening day will also be among the first to enjoy Popeyes® latest limited time menu, Cajun Crunch.

Inspired by the bold flavours of New Orleans, the range turns up the volume with a deeper, punchier take on the brand's iconic Shatter Crunch, featuring the new Cajun Crunch Sandwich, Wrap and Superstack, alongside Cajun Citrus Wings and Boneless, freshly made lemonades and the indulgent Mud Pie Whipz dessert.

Popeyes® says that all of its chicken "is marinated for 12 hours in its signature blend of bold Louisiana seasoning, then hand-breaded and battered to deliver that world-famous 'Shatter-Crunch'".

Tom Crowley, Popeyes® UK CEO, said: "We're so excited to continue expanding across South West London with our new Kingston opening.

"We look forward to welcoming the community and bringing our iconic Louisiana chicken and the bold, unmistakable flavour of New Orleans hospitality to the area."

Popeyes Kingston has self service kiosks (Credit: Tilly O'Brien)

The new restaurant has brought more than 30 new jobs to the local area. Plans include self-service kiosks and collection points via the Popeyes® UK website or official app.

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