Popeyes Menu Prices 2026
Popeyes menu prices run from $0.25 for a sauce to $50.99 for a 16 piece family meal. Most combos land between $11 and $22. This guide covers every category, plus a few pricing mix ups worth knowing before you order.
The cheapest listed item is Buttermilk Ranch Sauce at $0.25, well below every other sauce and worth confirming in store. The cheapest full meal is any Big Box at $6.00 flat. The priciest item is the 16 piece Chicken Family Meal at $50.99. Sandwiches run $5.99 to $7.79 solo, with combos adding about $5. Wings cost the same whether boneless, bone-in, or mix and match.
Popeyes is a New Orleans-style fried chicken chain known for its spicy, Cajun-seasoned recipe, and for one of fast food’s most common name mix ups, covered further down.
Big Box Meals
| Item | Price | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Pc Big Box, Classic Signature Chicken | $6.00 | 747 to 2,467 |
| 2 Pc Big Box, Spicy Signature Chicken | $6.00 | 747 to 2,467 |
| Big Box, Classic Tender | $6.00 | 887 to 2,507 |
| Big Box, Spicy Tender | $6.00 | 887 to 2,507 |
| Big Box, Blackened Tender | $6.00 | 597 to 2,217 |
Every Big Box is $6.00 flat, no matter the chicken style. It’s Popeyes’ lunch value tier.
Tenders
| Item | Price | Calories (varies by Classic, Spicy, or Blackened) |
|---|---|---|
| 3 Pc Tenders Combo | $14.49 | 487 to 2,257 |
| 3 Pc Tenders Large Combo | $17.09 | 597 to 1,967 |
| 5 Pc Tenders Combo | $16.69 | 607 to 2,767 |
| 5 Pc Tenders Large Combo | $19.29 | 717 to 2,477 |
| 8 Pc Tenders Family Meal | $29.99 | 1,618 to 3,318 |
| 16 Pc Tenders Family Meal | $50.99 | 3,556 to 7,356 |
| 12 Pc Tender Group Bundle | $30.00 | 1,948 to 6,268 |
Price is the same across Classic, Spicy, or Blackened. Blackened runs lower in calories since it isn’t breaded.
Wings
Boneless and bone-in wings cost the same at every size. Mix and Match starts at 12 pieces, not 6.
| Size | Wings Only | Combo | Large Combo | Mix and Match available |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 piece | $6.99 | $12.29 | $14.89 | No |
| 12 piece | $13.89 | $18.99 | $21.59 | Yes |
| 18 piece (group pack) | $20.29 | — | — | Yes |
| 24 piece | $27.69 | — | — | Yes |
| 24 piece group pack | $26.99 | — | — | Yes |
Wing sauces (Sweet N’ Spicy, Honey BBQ, Roasted Garlic Parmesan, Signature Hot, Honey Lemon Pepper) are $0.75 each.
Chicken Sandwiches
| Item | Solo | Combo | Large Combo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classic Chicken Sandwich | $5.99 | $10.99 | $13.59 |
| Spicy Chicken Sandwich | $5.99 | $10.99 | $13.59 |
| Golden BBQ Chicken Sandwich | $5.99 | $10.99 | $13.59 |
| Classic Bacon & Cheese Chicken Sandwich | $7.79 | $12.79 | $15.39 |
| Spicy Bacon & Cheese Chicken Sandwich | $7.79 | $12.79 | $15.39 |
| Golden BBQ Chicken Sandwich with Bacon & Cheese | $7.79 | $12.79 | $15.39 |
Adding bacon and cheese to any sandwich adds a flat $1.80 across every size.
Signature Chicken Combos
| Pieces | Dark Meat Combo | Dark Large Combo | White Meat Combo | White Large Combo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 pc | $12.99 | $15.59 | $12.49 | $16.29* |
| 3 pc | $14.49 | $17.29 | $14.49 | $17.09 |
| 4 pc, one combo only** | $17.39 | $19.99 | — | — |
*A pattern worth knowing. At 2 pieces, Dark costs more than White. At 2 piece Large, that flips. At 3 pieces, they’re equal. No single rule applies. Check both before you order. A 2 Piece Spicy White Large Combo also doesn’t appear in current pricing, only Classic. Ask in store if you want it.
**The 4 piece size doesn’t split by meat type. It’s one combo, placed under Dark Meat here for table space only.
Signature Chicken Boxes and Family Meals
| Item | Price | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 8 Pc Signature Chicken Box | $22.99 | 2,060 |
| 12 Pc Signature Chicken Box | $31.99 | 3,090 |
| 16 Pc Signature Chicken Box | $37.49 | 4,120 |
| 8 Pc Chicken Family Meal | $29.99 | 3,218 to 3,738 |
| 12 Pc Chicken Family Meal | $40.99 | 4,842 to 6,032 |
| 16 Pc Chicken Family Meal | $50.99 | 6,766 to 8,326 |
Classic, Spicy, and 50-50 cost the same at every size. Boxes skip sides. Family Meals include sides and biscuits, which is why they cost more for the same piece count.
Seafood
| Item | Price | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1/4 Popcorn Shrimp Combo | $12.99 | 707 to 2,187 |
| 1/4 Popcorn Shrimp Large Combo | $17.49 | 817 to 1,897 |
| 1/4 Popcorn Shrimp & 2 Tenders Large Combo | $23.99 | 927 to 3,417 |
| Surf & Turf Combo | $13.99 | 637 to 2,317 |
| Surf & Turf Large Combo | $11.59* | 747 to 2,027 |
*Stop before ordering this one. The Large Combo costs less than the regular Combo, $11.59 against $13.99. A Large should never cost less. This looks like a data error, not a discount. Order the regular Combo and confirm the Large price locally.
Sides
| Item | Regular | Large |
|---|---|---|
| Homestyle Mac & Cheese | $4.59, 280 cal | $7.49, 850 cal |
| Cajun Fries | $4.09, 270 cal | $6.49, 800 cal |
| Mashed Potatoes with Cajun Gravy | $4.09, 110 cal | $6.49, 330 cal |
| Red Beans & Rice | $4.09, 250 cal | $6.49, 610 cal |
| Coleslaw | $4.09, 140 cal | $6.49, 420 cal |
A la Carte Biscuit is $1.39.
A sizing note. Popeyes lists “1 Jalapeño Pepper” three times, at $0.50, $1.99, and $3.99, with calories climbing from 2 to 5 to 10. One pepper can’t have three calorie counts. This likely means three serving sizes got labeled the same way. Ask staff how many peppers you’re getting.
Desserts
| Item | Price | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Cinnamon Apple Pie | $1.99 | 240 |
| Strawberry Biscuit, 1 pc | $2.49 | 290 |
| Strawberry Cheesecake Cup | $3.99 | 470 |
| Strawberry Biscuit, 2 pc | $4.49 | 580 |
| Strawberry Biscuit, 4 pc | $8.49 | 1,160 |
Kids Meals
| Item | Price | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1Pc Tender Kid’s Meal | $6.99 | 300 |
| 4Pc Boneless Kids Meal | $6.99 | 150 |
| Mac & Cheese Kids Meal | $7.99 | 430 |
| 1Pc Leg Kid’s Meal | $8.99 | 310 |
Beverages
| Item | Small | Medium | Large |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coca-Cola | $2.79 | $2.99 | $3.29 |
| Diet Coke | $2.79 | $2.99 | $3.29 |
| Coca-Cola Zero Sugar | $2.79 | $2.99 | $3.29 |
| Sprite | $2.79 | $2.99 | $3.29 |
| Dr Pepper | $2.79 | $2.99 | $3.29 |
| Fanta Orange | $2.79 | $2.99 | $3.29 |
| Fanta Strawberry | $2.79 | $2.99 | $3.29 |
| Minute Maid Lemonade | $2.79 | $2.99 | $3.29 |
| Sweet Tea | $2.79 | $2.99 | $3.29 |
| Unsweet Iced Tea | $2.79 | $2.99 | $3.29 |
Bottled Water is $2.79. Strawberry Cane Sweet Tea, Strawberry Unsweet Tea, Mango Unsweet Tea, and Mango Cane Sweet Tea are each $2.99, one size only.
Bulk tea: Half Gallon is $5.79, Gallon is $6.99, sweet or unsweet.
Lemonade: Mango and Strawberry, chilled or frozen, are $3.69. Premium, chilled or frozen, is $4.49.
Dipping Sauces
Most sauces are $0.75 each: Sweet N’ Spicy, Honey BBQ, Roasted Garlic Parmesan, Signature Hot Wing, Honey Lemon Pepper, Bold BQ, Blackened Ranch, Sweet Heat, Mardi Gras Mustard, Wild Honey Mustard, Bayou Buffalo, Tartar Sauce, and Cocktail Sauce.
One outlier: Buttermilk Ranch Sauce is $0.25, fifty cents below every other sauce. Worth double-checking at the register. It may be a genuine price, or a data entry mistake for $0.75.
Why Is It Called Popeyes
Popeyes has nothing to do with the cartoon sailor, a mix up almost everyone makes.
Founder Al Copeland opened his first restaurant in Arabi, Louisiana, in 1972, called Chicken on the Run. It served plain Southern-style chicken and flopped fast. Four days later, he reopened it with a spicy Cajun recipe and a new name, after Jimmy “Popeye” Doyle, the tough detective Gene Hackman played in The French Connection. Not the sailor. The new recipe took off right away.
Copeland began franchising in 1976. Popeyes is now owned by Restaurant Brands International, also behind Burger King and Tim Hortons.
How to Save Money at Popeyes
- Order a Big Box during lunch hours. At $6.00 flat, it’s one of the cheapest full meals on the menu.
- Check the app before ordering. Popeyes regularly runs app-only deals on sandwiches and combos.
- Split a Family Meal instead of ordering individual combos if you’re feeding three or more people.
- Stick to Classic or Spicy tenders if Blackened isn’t a must. Pricing is identical, so pick based on taste, not cost.
- Watch for the price gap between Dark and White meat combos before you order, since it changes by size.
Why Prices Vary by Location
Popeyes is a franchise-run chain. Local owners set final pricing within brand guidelines, so the same combo can cost more or less by location. This is standard across the fast casual and menu price guide space, not unique to Popeyes.
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday to Wednesday | 10 AM to 12 AM |
| Thursday | 10 AM to 1 AM |
| Friday | 10 AM to 1 AM |
| Saturday | 10 AM to 1 AM |
| Sunday | 10 AM to 12 AM |
Hours can vary by location, especially late at night. Call ahead for a late visit.
Most locations offer dine-in, drive-through, takeout, and delivery, including no-contact delivery. Not every option is available everywhere, so check locally if you need a specific one.
Key Takeaways
- Big Box meals are the cheapest full meal on the menu at a flat $6.00.
- The Surf & Turf Large Combo is currently priced lower than the regular Combo. Order the regular Combo instead until this is corrected.
- Wings are priced the same across boneless, bone-in, and mix and match styles.
- Dark meat and White meat combos don’t follow one consistent pricing rule across sizes.
- Popeyes is named after a tough movie detective, not the cartoon sailor.
FAQs
How much is a Popeyes chicken sandwich
The Classic, Spicy, and Golden BBQ Chicken Sandwiches are each $5.99 on their own, $10.99 as a combo, and $13.59 as a large combo.
Why is the Surf & Turf Large Combo cheaper than the regular Combo
It appears to be a pricing error in current data. The Large Combo is listed at $11.59, while the regular Combo is $13.99. Order the regular Combo, or confirm pricing directly with your location.
Is Popeyes named after Popeye the Sailor Man
No. It’s named after Jimmy “Popeye” Doyle, a tough detective character played by Gene Hackman in the 1971 film The French Connection.
How much are Popeyes wings
6 piece wings start at $6.99, 12 piece at $13.89, and 24 piece at $27.69. Boneless, bone-in, and mix and match versions all cost the same.
Who owns Popeyes
Popeyes is owned by Restaurant Brands International, which also owns Burger King and Tim Hortons.
How much is a Popeyes family meal
Family Meals run $29.99 for 8 pieces, $40.99 for 12 pieces, and $50.99 for 16 pieces, and include sides and biscuits.
Conclusion
Popeyes menu prices for 2026 run from a quarter for sauce to just over $50 for the biggest family meal. Most people spend $12 to $15 on a combo. A few numbers don’t add up, especially that inverted Surf & Turf combo price, so it’s worth a gut check before ordering anything unusually cheap. Since Popeyes runs on a franchise model, confirm exact pricing with your local restaurant or the app.
Official Popeyes Sources
Website: popeyes.com Parent Company: Restaurant Brands International
