Popeyes prices across the US
A Popeyes Classic Chicken Sandwich costs $4.99 to $9.49 across 3,052 US restaurants, typically $5.79. Tennessee is the cheapest state for Popeyes and California the priciest.
Basket compared: Classic Chicken Sandwich, 5Pc Tenders - Classic, Large Cajun Fries, Regular Mashed Potatoes with Cajun Gravy, Large Coca-Cola. Prices as of .
The scoop
Popeyes Baskets Stretch 112% NationwideAcross 2,946 Popeyes stores, the basket runs from $20.25 in Palm Beach Gardens, FL, to $42.96 in Santa Clara, CA. The national median is $30.35, while the Classic Chicken Sandwich ranges from $4.99 to $9.49.
Travel Stops Join Popeyes Pricey PlacesA travel plaza in Paramus, NJ lists the basket at $36.90. An airport site in Arden, NC reaches $36.96, while a mall site in Jersey City, NJ is $37.95.
Mississippi And Tennessee Tie For Bargain LeadMS and TN share the lowest state median basket at $26.05. MD follows at $26.85, compared with the national median of $30.35.
Popeyes Adds Three New BundlesSince 2026-11-02, Popeyes has added three menu items: two with typical prices of $10.00 and one at $16.00. The Cajun Turkey, last seen on 2026-10-20 at $59.99, and two butterfly shrimp items, last seen on 2026-10-12 at $6.89 each, are gone.
Popeyes by state, cheapest first
Each state links to its page for Popeyes, which lists every Popeyes restaurant there.
| Rank | State | Index | Typical Classic Chicken Sandwich | Restaurants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tennessee | 86 | $5.49 | 61 |
| 2 | Mississippi | 86 | $5.49 | 65 |
| 3 | Maryland | 88 | $5.49 | 106 |
| 4 | Louisiana | 88 | $5.49 | 146 |
| 5 | Ohio | 90 | $5.99 | 75 |
| 6 | Georgia | 90 | $5.49 | 141 |
| 7 | Arkansas | 90 | $5.79 | 50 |
| 8 | Arizona | 91 | $5.79 | 56 |
| 9 | Texas | 92 | $5.49 | 429 |
| 10 | Utah | 93 | $5.79 | 18 |
| 11 | Kansas | 95 | $5.49 | 20 |
| 12 | Alabama | 95 | $5.59 | 72 |
| 13 | Massachusetts | 96 | $5.79 | 24 |
| 14 | Kentucky | 96 | $5.49 | 37 |
| 15 | North Carolina | 96 | $5.99 | 66 |
| 16 | Nebraska | 97 | $5.79 | 14 |
| 17 | New Mexico | 97 | $5.79 | 18 |
| 18 | Oklahoma | 97 | $5.49 | 28 |
| 19 | Colorado | 98 | $5.79 | 41 |
| 20 | Minnesota | 98 | $5.49 | 25 |
| 21 | Washington DC | 99 | $5.49 | 10 |
| 22 | South Carolina | 99 | $5.99 | 37 |
| 23 | Missouri | 99 | $5.79 | 48 |
| 24 | Wisconsin | 100 | $5.49 | 31 |
| 25 | Michigan | 100 | $5.49 | 60 |
| 26 | Indiana | 100 | $5.49 | 58 |
| 27 | Florida | 102 | $5.79 | 189 |
| 28 | Illinois | 104 | $5.79 | 150 |
| 29 | Pennsylvania | 107 | $5.79 | 97 |
| 30 | Virginia | 107 | $5.79 | 101 |
| 31 | Delaware | 108 | $5.99 | 14 |
| 32 | New Jersey | 108 | $5.79 | 98 |
| 33 | Connecticut | 108 | $5.79 | 40 |
| 34 | New York | 109 | $5.99 | 224 |
| 35 | Nevada | 109 | $5.99 | 30 |
| 36 | Idaho | 110 | $6.00 | 6 |
| 37 | Rhode Island | 110 | $5.79 | 8 |
| 38 | Washington | 111 | $6.49 | 31 |
| 39 | Oregon | 111 | $6.45 | 20 |
| 40 | Hawaii | 113 | $7.79 | 11 |
| 41 | California | 117 | $5.99 | 272 |
Cheapest cities for Popeyes
| City | Index | Typical Classic Chicken Sandwich | Restaurants |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metairie, LA | 81 | $5.49 | 6 |
| New Orleans, LA | 81 | $5.49 | 8 |
| Columbus, OH | 81 | $5.59 | 11 |
| Little Rock, AR | 82 | $5.99 | 7 |
| Huntsville, AL | 83 | $5.49 | 5 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | 83 | $5.79 | 7 |
| Knoxville, TN | 84 | $5.79 | 5 |
| El Paso, TX | 85 | $5.49 | 9 |
| Laredo, TX | 85 | $5.49 | 8 |
| Atlanta, GA | 86 | $5.49 | 11 |
Priciest cities for Popeyes
| City | Index | Typical Classic Chicken Sandwich | Restaurants |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose, CA | 123 | $5.99 | 8 |
| Sacramento, CA | 119 | $5.49 | 7 |
| San Diego, CA | 118 | $5.99 | 10 |
| New York, NY | 115 | $5.99 | 25 |
| Long Beach, CA | 115 | $5.99 | 5 |
| Bakersfield, CA | 114 | $5.99 | 7 |
| Los Angeles, CA | 114 | $5.99 | 12 |
| Bronx, NY | 113 | $5.49 | 28 |
| Richmond, VA | 111 | $5.99 | 7 |
| Tacoma, WA | 111 | $6.49 | 6 |
Popeyes menu prices
- Biscuits
- 6 Biscuits
- 5Pc Tenders - Classic
- Large Red Beans & Rice
- Regular Red Beans & Rice
- Large Mashed Potatoes with Cajun Gravy
- Regular Mashed Potatoes with Cajun Gravy
- Regular Cajun Fries
- Large Cajun Fries
- 12 Biscuits
- 16Pc Tenders - Classic
- 12Pc Tenders - Classic
- Classic Chicken Sandwich
- 5Pc Tenders - Spicy
- Spicy Chicken Sandwich
- Honey Chicken Biscuit
- 3Pc Classic Tenders
- Cinnamon Apple Pie
- 8Pc Tenders - Classic
- 2Pc Classic Signature Chicken
- 3Pc Classic Signature Chicken
- 3Pc Tenders - Spicy
- 2Pc Spicy Signature Chicken
- 3Pc Spicy Signature Chicken
- Regular Coleslaw
- Large Coleslaw
- 5Pc Tenders - Blackened
- 16Pc Tenders Blackened
- 12Pc Tenders - Blackened
- Chilled Premium Lemonade
- 3Pc Tenders - Blackened
- Spicy Bacon & Cheese Chicken Sandwich
- Mango Sweet Tea
- Regular Coca-Cola
- 8Pc Tenders - Blackened
- Cane Sweeeet Iced Tea
- 11Pc Classic Tenders
- Large Coca-Cola
- Chilled Strawberry Premium Lemonade
- Large Dr Pepper
- 16Pc Tenders - Spicy
- 12Pc Tenders - Spicy
- Strawberry Sweet Tea
- Regular Sprite
- 11Pc Spicy Tenders
- Chilled Mango Premium Lemonade
- Large Cane Sweeeet Iced Tea
- Regular Dr Pepper
- 8Pc Tenders - Spicy
- Large Sprite
- Classic Chicken Sandwich with Bacon
- Honey Chicken Biscuit with Bacon and Cheese
- 2 Cinnamon Apple Pies
- 8Pc Classic Butterfly Shrimp
- Large Homestyle Mac & Cheese
- Regular Homestyle Mac & Cheese
- Cajun Style Turkey
- Classic Bacon & Cheese Chicken Sandwich
- Honey BBQ Sandwich with Bacon and Cheese
- Large Minute Maid Lemonade
Price history
Drive Thru Index has recorded these prices every day since 30 September 2026. Each figure is the typical (median) price across the brand's restaurants here on that day.
- A Popeyes Classic Chicken Sandwich in the US typically costs $5.79, unchanged from $5.79 on 8 November 2026.
| Brand | Item | Today | 7 days ago | 30 days ago | 1 year ago | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Popeyes | Classic Chicken Sandwich | $5.79 | $5.79 unchanged | $5.79 unchanged | — |
In the 7 days to 15 November 2026, 43 Popeyes restaurants raised the price of an item we track and 44 cut one. See every price change.
Questions people ask
- How much does a Popeyes Classic Chicken Sandwich cost?
- As of 2026-11-15: A Popeyes Classic Chicken Sandwich costs $4.99 to $9.49 across 3,052 US restaurants, typically $5.79. Tennessee is the cheapest state for Popeyes and California the priciest.
- Which state has the cheapest Popeyes?
- Tennessee, where the typical Popeyes basket is 14% below the US typical price (Drive Thru Index, 2026-11-15).
- Has the price of a Popeyes Classic Chicken Sandwich in the US gone up?
- A Popeyes Classic Chicken Sandwich in the US typically costs $5.79, unchanged from $5.79 on 8 November 2026. (Drive Thru Index, 2026-11-15).
How these prices are measured
Every day we check the menu at every restaurant of each chain, through the same ordering app its customers use, and record each item's pickup price. Restaurants are compared on a basket of items every full-menu restaurant of that brand sells. An index of 100 is the brand's typical (median) restaurant in the country, so 95 means 5% cheaper and 110 means 10% pricier. Brands are only ever compared with themselves, never with each other.
Citing this data: Source: Drive Thru Index (https://drivethruindex.com/brands/popeyes), prices checked 2026-11-15. You are welcome to quote any figure on this page.