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re: Popeyes' Cajun rice
Posted on 7/29/16 at 4:09 pm to charlieg14
Posted on 7/29/16 at 4:09 pm to charlieg14
They have new nuggets now. They are battering fresh chicken instead of that frozen crap they used for so long. They are fat and juicy
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Posted on 7/29/16 at 4:17 pm to charlieg14
White meat ain't juicy. Were you even alive 20 years ago?
Posted on 7/29/16 at 5:24 pm to Spock's Eyebrow
quote:that.... Is..... What....... Sh ..ahhhhh nevermind
Yeah, it would probably help with the dryness.
Btw I though I was a cheap arse complaining about the prices of of combo meals at Popeyes, BK seems ridiculous for the quality. Wendy's is getting a bit steep..... But over all I don't think I've ever noticed or complained aboht a couple spoon fulls short in s container
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Posted on 7/30/16 at 7:37 am to SuperSaint
Popeyes spicy chicken & sides are awesome if you can get the chicken freshly cooked. And that stands true even if there's a 98% chance that your to-go order will be wrong.
#we can't read
#we can't read
Posted on 7/30/16 at 9:04 am to Spock's Eyebrow
quote:
, I get the onion rings instead, which I only recently discovered. They're surprisingly good and much better than any other quick serve offering I've tried.
and not nearly as good as the original popeyes onion rings. They were hand battered, restaurant style, opposed to the frozen ones they use now.
Current:
former better kind:
Posted on 7/30/16 at 9:08 am to busbeepbeep
Oh man, those look good (the older version)! Haha, it's easier to resist knowing they make a different kind now.
Posted on 7/30/16 at 9:15 am to Darla Hood
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Oh man, those look good (the older version)! Haha, it's easier to resist knowing they make a different kind now.
they changed from hand battered to frozen back in like 2008.
Posted on 7/30/16 at 9:23 am to SuperSaint
When I lived in Dallas the Cajun rice at the outlets near me was always too dry - I would get red beans and rice instead. Here in Asheville the nearest Popeye's is in Johnson City, Tn and I make that pilgrimage about once a month - excellent Cajun rice - good and moist and the container filled to the brim. That being said, I can't wait to get back to La to get the dirty rice at Mama's in Opelousas.
Posted on 7/30/16 at 11:41 am to blueridgeTiger
I eat at the Popeyes in Elmwood about once a month. Cajun Rice is on point, although not a flavorfull as in years past. It is never dry.
If I got a dry serving I would bring it back and ask to exchange for something edible.
RBnR are excellent at every location.
Seems like everything used to be hotter than it is now though. Their Hot n Spicy is no longer hot, to me.
If I got a dry serving I would bring it back and ask to exchange for something edible.
RBnR are excellent at every location.
Seems like everything used to be hotter than it is now though. Their Hot n Spicy is no longer hot, to me.
Posted on 7/30/16 at 11:42 am to Sid in Lakeshore
As an aside..........
I made some dirty rice with the X-mass turkey gizards, livers, heart, whatever comes in the cavity.
For a first try it came out damn good. Hope I can reproduce it.....
I made some dirty rice with the X-mass turkey gizards, livers, heart, whatever comes in the cavity.
For a first try it came out damn good. Hope I can reproduce it.....
Posted on 7/30/16 at 12:16 pm to Sid in Lakeshore
quote:We find that to be one of the better-run locations.
I eat at the Popeyes in Elmwood about once a month.
quote:Well I wouldn't be surprised. You know, the Copeland family sold the recipes to Popeye's a while back for $40-something million and no longer supply the spice mixes. I think in the past, the Louisiana-sold hot and spicy was hotter than in most of the rest of the chain. It is inevitable that with costs rising, corporate will cut corners, streamline and simplify processes.
Seems like everything used to be hotter than it is now though. Their Hot n Spicy is no longer hot, to me.
The same thing happened to KFC when Sanders sold out. Today's KFC taste is a shell of it's former glory.
Posted on 7/30/16 at 2:08 pm to Stadium Rat
Popeyes corporate has literally not changed a single thing since the acquisition of copeland's recipes. That's Popeyes bread and butter, they aren't changing anything. Nor do different states get different products
Portion sides have not changed, either. If you get an inconsistent product or portion or whatever, it is directly linked to poor management.
People need to understand that franchises operate under a strict set of operating procedures, which theoretically means all Popeyes are meeting the same standards. Fact is, there are some poorly run stores and some stores that are run very well. I've done some consulting for Popeyes and there are some I'd put up there w chick fila and some that should be shut down and the started fresh w new management and employees
Portion sides have not changed, either. If you get an inconsistent product or portion or whatever, it is directly linked to poor management.
People need to understand that franchises operate under a strict set of operating procedures, which theoretically means all Popeyes are meeting the same standards. Fact is, there are some poorly run stores and some stores that are run very well. I've done some consulting for Popeyes and there are some I'd put up there w chick fila and some that should be shut down and the started fresh w new management and employees
Posted on 7/30/16 at 2:18 pm to busbeepbeep
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and not nearly as good as the original popeyes onion rings. They were hand battered, restaurant style, opposed to the frozen ones they use now.
I've had them twice, and frozen or not, they're still damn good. I'm trying to think where I've had onion rings the last few years... The only place better is Po Boy Times, which BTW also has an excellent shrimp poboy. Sammy's and Brewbacher's are worse. Sonic is just weird.
Posted on 7/30/16 at 2:54 pm to GynoSandberg
quote:I think you're naive. The change is inevitable. You are definitely getting smaller chickens which therefore cost less. The pieces now are laughably tiny and the cost has gone up.
Popeyes corporate has literally not changed a single thing since the acquisition of copeland's recipes. That's Popeyes bread and butter, they aren't changing anything.
I haven't noticed the size of sides changing as some have mentioned, but the chicken pieces are smaller. I'm not sure about the spice level of the spicy, because I stopped eating spicy a while ago.
Posted on 7/30/16 at 3:39 pm to busbeepbeep
quote:
they changed from hand battered to frozen back in like 2008.
I guess it's been awhile since I've had onion rings from Popeye's!
Posted on 7/30/16 at 3:47 pm to Stadium Rat
quote:
I think you're naive. The change is inevitable.
You think Popeyes corporate shelled out $43 mil to change up and tinker with recipes?
cmon quote:
You are definitely getting smaller chickens which therefore cost less. The pieces now are laughably tiny and the cost has gone up.
Google "woody breast". They are using those 2.5 lb birds for a reason. Have been using them for years. A place like Church's will give you the huge chicken you covet, but it isn't a superior product.
The size of the chicken hasn't changed, it's been mandated to be a certain size in order coordinate with the frying times of the fryers. This country is just getting fatter
As for the prices, they dont dip or stay the same when the price of chicken and other good go up.
Posted on 7/30/16 at 3:56 pm to GynoSandberg
quote:They are going to cut costs any way possible, that's for sure. I think there's several reasons for acquiring the recipes. For one, there's a huge risk to allowing a separate entity to influence your business that way. And now they can compromise on ingredients because they have control. Of course, they also don't have to pay that several million dollars per year.
You think Popeyes corporate shelled out $43 mil to change up and tinker with recipes? cmon
And about the size of the chickens, have you eaten there lately? The change has been dramatic.
quote:Maybe not, but at least your getting a better value for the money.
A place like Church's will give you the huge chicken you covet, but it isn't a superior product.
This post was edited on 7/30/16 at 3:58 pm
Posted on 7/30/16 at 4:12 pm to SuperSaint
The chicken pieces are scrawny as hell now. I was pretty damn disappointed a couple of weeks ago with the Popeyes I had. It seems like they way underfill the mash potatoes and red beans and rice too.
I had ordered mash potatoes and red beans for my sides while going thru the drive thru. Turned the corner and made it to the window in less than a minute. I then wanted to change the red beans to cajun rice but the girl at the window said they already made my order and wouldnt change it for me.
I had ordered mash potatoes and red beans for my sides while going thru the drive thru. Turned the corner and made it to the window in less than a minute. I then wanted to change the red beans to cajun rice but the girl at the window said they already made my order and wouldnt change it for me.
Posted on 7/30/16 at 4:56 pm to Stadium Rat
quote:
They are going to cut costs any way possible, that's for sure. I think there's several reasons for acquiring the recipes. For one, there's a huge risk to allowing a separate entity to influence your business that way. And now they can compromise on ingredients because they have control. Of course, they also don't have to pay that several million dollars per year.
Popeyes was paying Diversified $3.1 mil per year through 2029 until they reached an agreement. So long term they are saving nearly $4 mil and they get to own their recipes.
Diversified still produces everything, and I can say with great conviction that Popeyes is not altering the recipes. That is their money maker. Investors and franchisees alike will not let them change anything.
quote:
And about the size of the chickens, have you eaten there lately? The change has been dramatic.
I actually ate at the aforementioned Elmwood store today
The same two piece Ive been eating for 20 years satisfied me. And the cajun rice was full. I have gotten smaller pieces in the past, so I know it happens, but I don't think it's the norm. Not in my experiences, at least. I've seen 40+ lb cases, and seasoned chicken that wont allow lids to fit on the top bc they are so big. Different stores use different chicken vendorsPosted on 7/30/16 at 5:24 pm to GynoSandberg
quote:That's not how the time value of money works. They actually paid a premium way over the present value of that income stream.The present value of that annuity is only about $31 million depending on interest rate.
Popeyes was paying Diversified $3.1 mil per year through 2029 until they reached an agreement. So long term they are saving nearly $4 mil and they get to own their recipes.
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