Levi Brandenburg
Contributing writer
lbrandenburg@murraystate.edu
Breanna Harris
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bharris1@murraystate.edu
After beginning construction earlier this year, Popeyes opened in Murray on April 15.
Popeyes is a Cajun chicken fast food restaurant first founded in 1972. Supreme Foods, a franchise based in Mayfield, Kentucky, is the owner of the new addition to Murray’s growing number of restaurants.
George Cleveland, manager of Popeyes, said business has been booming since opening.
Some students are excited to see new restaurant additions in Murray.
“I think Popeyes opening brings something different to Murray because I am so used to Popeyes being in bigger cities,” Janae Pembrook Ward, sophomore from St. Louis, Missouri, said. “So, it’s nice to see the restaurant here.”
With the restaurant being open for just over a week, some customers said they have enjoyed the positive atmosphere that Popeyes has brought to Murray so far.
“I’m happy we finally have a chicken place because we really needed one,” Tameia Brown, senior from Radcliff, Kentucky, said.
Popeyes also offers a discount for students with a college ID.
“Murray State students will receive a 10 percent discount if they show their Murray State ID,” Cleveland said.
Students will also have the opportunity to apply for part-time jobs at Popeyes.
Kevin Newell, the primary owner of the company and Murray native, said the company is looking forward to hiring Murray State students for part-time jobs.
The fast food restaurant is located in front of Walmart, next to the Murray-Calloway County Chamber of Commerce, on 12th Street.