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Popeyes are set to open their first drive-thru and second site in Greater Manchester next month

If you've still not tried Popeyes, it's about to be easier than ever.

Danny Jones Danny Jones - 25th March 2024
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Beloved Louisiana fast food staple Popeyes is set to open not only its second site here in Greater Manchester but its only drive-thru location in the region full stop.

Aren’t we a lucky lot?

In case you somehow missed it, the fanatically-followed fried chicken gaff opened up its first Manchester venue on Piccadilly Gardens back in October 2023 and has already become an extremely popular spot for scran here in 0161.

With queues out the door on opening day and hundreds of free meals handed out as part of the much-anticipated launch, they’ve already made a splash around here and are set to excite fans even more with the next opening over in Salford.

The Popeyes drive-thru in Manchester will be just the sixth of its kind anywhere in the country. (Credit: The Manc Eats)

Marking their 12th new site in 2024 already, the new Popeyes drive-thru is due to take over the 288-292 unit Bury New Rd, M7 2YJ – right next to the McDonald’s and Tim Horton’s – just on the border of Prestwich, and is part of a larger plan to open a total of 30 British stores this year.

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The chicken empire just keeps expanding.

Better still, you won’t have to wait long to get your hands on some top-tier drive-thru fried chicken either, as Popeyes Bury New Road is scheduled to open its doors this time next month. Wednesday, 24 April, to be precise.

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We can’t really get enough of this place, to be honest, so recently went back for another visit as part of our Takeaway Champions series. It didn’t disappoint.

Famous for their ‘shatter crunch’ coating and staple items like Southern biscuits and gravy as well as the iconic Popeyes® Chicken Sandwich (genuinely lived up to the hype), they’ve also made waves when it comes to breakfast with a very solid early morning menu. The cajun hash browns alone are immense.

Speaking on the next chapter for the franchise here in our region, Popeyes UK’s CEO Tom Crowley said: “Following the success of our Manchester Piccadilly restaurant, we are thrilled to bring our newest Popeyes to Bury New Road, marking our third restaurant in the North West.

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Having it on our doorstep in the city these past few months has been great but making their world-renowned fast food available to even more Mancs via the new curbside service is a great addition, not to mention the 80+ new jobs it will create for locals.

The new location will have 72 seats indoors, an outside dining area; dual-ordering lanes to reduce queues and waiting times, as well as collection from designated bays within the car park when you order online via the website. Roll on April.

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Bakery chain Gail’s is attempting to win over Prestwich after spelling mishap

Daisy Jackson Daisy Jackson Gail's will hand out free tea in Prestwich to apologise for spelling the village's name wrong
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Gail’s has announced a plan to try and make amends with Prestwich after spelling the village’s name wrong on the new bakery’s signs.

The massive bakery chain finally confirmed that it would be moving into the suburb on the fringes of Bury and Manchester, but made a fatal flaw at the first step.

Gail’s put big red temporary signs in the windows of the old bank it’s moving in to – and managed to spell Prestwich wrong.

The huge posters are missing the letter ‘T’, instead saying ‘Hello Preswich’.

More than a few eyebrows were raised locally, with people saying it’s ‘not a great first impression for the locals…’.

And now Gail’s is attempting to put things right by offering free tea to Prestwich residents.

In new material released today, they wrote: “Oops… people of Prestwich, we owe you a ‘T’.

“You may have seen how we missed out a ‘t’ in our new bakery signage.

“We’re sorry for the mistake, and to make up for it we’d like to brew you a tea when we open.”

The new advertising has a QR code which people can scan to claim their free cuppa.

Gail’s has also passed its thanks on to ‘local resident Clair’, who actually came up with the suggestion on The Manc’s LinkedIn post here.

With this development, Gail’s has now confirmed it’ll be opening in Prestwich – directly opposite the new Rudy’s – in early 2025, with free tea served then to those who scan the QR code.

Gail's will hand out free tea in Prestwich to apologise for spelling the village's name wrong
Gail’s will hand out free tea in Prestwich to apologise for spelling the village’s name wrong
Huge bakery chain Gail's confirms move to Prestwich - but spells village's name wrong in signage
Huge bakery chain Gail’s confirms move to Prestwich – but spells village’s name wrong in signage

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Salon Madre – A new tequila bar and pool hall is opening in Manchester

Daisy Jackson Daisy Jackson Salon Madre is a new Mexican pool hall and tequila bar in Manchester
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A new tequila bar and pool hall is set to open in Manchester in a couple of weeks, from the same team behind Madre.

The huge new space, Salon Madre, will be serving up the tacos and burritos that have made the Mexican restaurant at Kampus so well-loved.

And all that’s alongside a drinks menu that centres around tequila, including frozen, classic and flavoured margaritas and palomas.

Can’t stomach tequila? There’ll also be wines on draft, Corona and local beers.

The food menu will show off signature dishes like al pastor tacos, with daily rotating specials, plus Gringas, nachos and Madre’s huge burritos.

Salon Madre has taken over a spot just off Kampus’s lush garden that was previously home to a Seven Brothers taproom, right next door to Madre itself.

Salon Madre is a new Mexican pool hall and tequila bar in Manchester. Credit: The Manc Group
Salon Madre is a new Mexican pool hall and tequila bar in Manchester. Credit: The Manc Group
Salon Madre is a new Mexican pool hall and tequila bar in Manchester. Credit: The Manc Group
Salon Madre is a new Mexican pool hall and tequila bar in Manchester. Credit: The Manc Group

As well as all the Mexican food and drink goodness, the bar will have four pool tables and will be screening Lucha Libre (Mexican wrestling) and American sports.

The dream is to bring the fun and liveliness of a Mexican pool hall to the heart of Manchester, in this beautiful spot right near Piccadilly and Canal Street.

Salon Madre will open on 6 December at Kampus, with bookings for Christmas groups and parties now available.

Follow @Salon.Madre for more info. 

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