Popeyes is taking its bold Louisiana flavors beyond the drive-thru and straight to your kitchen. For the first time ever, the fast-food giant is bringing its fan-favorite sauces in grocery stores across the United States, giving customers a chance to drizzle, dip, and slather their favorite meals with the same mouthwatering flavors they love. With Chick-fil-A and other competitors already in the retail sauce game, Popeyes is making a strong move to claim its spot on supermarket shelves. Could this be just the beginning of more Popeyes products hitting grocery aisles?
Popeyes sauces are coming to grocery stores soon
While a freezer stocked with Popeyes’ legendary chicken sandwich would be a dream, the fast-food giant is taking a different route for its retail debut. This spring, Popeyes is launching two of its beloved sauces in 18-ounce bottles at grocery stores nationwide.
Starting March 15, fans can get their hands on Blackened Ranch and Sweet Heat sauces at major retailers, including Walmart, Kroger, Albertsons, Food Lion, and Amazon.
Blackened Ranch offers a bold twist on the classic Buttermilk Ranch, blending Popeyes’ signature blackened seasoning—featuring paprika, garlic, onion, cayenne pepper, oregano, and thyme—into a creamy, slightly spicy dip. Meanwhile, Sweet Heat lives up to its name, combining sweet honey with fiery Aleppo pepper hot sauce for the perfect balance of spice and sweetness.
But the flavor fest doesn’t stop there. In May, Popeyes will add Mardi Gras Mustard to its grocery lineup. This creamy Creole mustard packs a punch with bold, spicy horseradish, making it a must-have for sandwiches, dipping, and more.
Best of all, these sauces will be available year-round, so you can bring Popeyes’ signature Louisiana flavors home anytime.
Is this the start of a full-scale Popeyes grocery lineup?
It certainly seems like Popeyes is setting the stage for an even bigger presence in grocery stores. With the upcoming launch of its three iconic sauces, the fast-food giant is taking a strategic first step into the retail market, much like other brands that have successfully expanded beyond their restaurant menus. Hopefully, Popeyes will follow in Arby’s footsteps, which started by introducing its iconic Horsey and Arby’s sauces in stores before eventually branching into frozen foods. Given the immense popularity of Popeyes’ menu items—especially its viral chicken sandwich—it wouldn’t be surprising if the brand explores more grocery offerings in the future.
If Popeyes continues down this path, fans might one day find its crispy, golden chicken in the freezer aisle, ready to heat and enjoy at home. The demand is certainly there, and the retail food market is more competitive than ever, making it the perfect time for Popeyes to expand its reach. While we wait to see what’s next, we’re more than happy to add these signature sauces to our kitchens, bringing a taste of Popeyes’ bold Louisiana flavors to homemade meals.
Should Chick-fil-A worry about Popeyes’ new sauce lineup?
Chick-fil-A began selling its sauces in grocery stores in the spring of 2020, initially testing the market in Florida with two of its signature dipping sauces: Chick-fil-A Sauce and Polynesian Sauce. The trial proved successful, leading to a nationwide rollout in 2021. By 2023, the company expanded its retail offerings to include additional sauces and salad dressings.
The retail landscape for fast-food brands has become increasingly competitive, with many chains introducing their products to grocery stores. Chick-fil-A’s established presence in the retail sector and its strong brand loyalty suggest that it may not feel significantly threatened by Popeyes’ upcoming sauce launch. However, Popeyes’ entry could intensify competition, prompting both brands to innovate and expand their retail offerings to capture consumer interest.
Source: AllRecipes.com