Megan Thee Stallion Expands Business Portfolio With The Opening Of Her First Popeyes Location – AfroTech
Megan Thee Stallion opened her first location as a Popeyes franchisee.
The Houston-born rapper has pursued ownership across various ventures. As an artist, she secured full ownership of her master recordings and publishing through her 2024 Warner Music Group deal, as AFROTECH™ previously reported. As an entrepreneur, she is now a Popeyes franchisee.
“Popeyes’ one-of-a-kind partnership with Megan Thee Stallion goes well beyond the average marketing collaboration. We are unifying two pop culture icons, and Megan’s innovative, creative, and entrepreneurial vision is at the core of everything we’re doing,” Sami Siddiqui, president of Popeyes Americas, said in a news release.
“We are thrilled to welcome Megan to the Popeyes franchisee family and look forward to working closely with her over many years as she begins her journey as a restaurateur,” he added.
Megan Thee Stallion’s first Popeyes location is now officially open in South Beach, Miami. It is located at 1427 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33139, per Miami New Times.
She has landed her own meal titled “Thee Megan Meal,” notes WPLG Local 10. It includes a chicken sandwich, tenders, and a selection of sides.
“It’s always important to invest in yourself, be true to yourself and only do endeavors that feel real to you, so you can really like be invested more than money-wise,” Megan expressed, according to WPLG Local 10. “Like invested in your heart.”
She told 7 News Miami that she hopes the franchise will help her give back to the community.
“I feel like it’s about just expanding, betting on yourself, being an entrepreneur, better knowing the communities that you believe in,” she said, according to the outlet. “I know my team is gonna just lead with kindness, amazing customer service, and just real hot girl stuff.”
She told the outlet that she also hopes to open additional stores across the country.
