An American fast food chain is opening its first drive-thru restaurant in Leeds this month.

Popeyes will be opening in Wakefield Road, Gildersome, on Monday October 28 at 11am.

This is the brand’s first in Leeds and comes just weeks after the opening of a drive-thru restaurant in Snowhill Retail Park, Wakefield, and has created more than 100 new jobs for the local community.

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The new site will feature 68 indoor seats and 16 outdoor seats, with a car park available for those who wish to dine inside.

Popeyes is set to open in Gildersome on October 28. Photo: Popeyes | Popeyes

placeholder image — Popeyes is set to open in Gildersome on October 28. Photo: Popeyes | Popeyes

The location will also offer a drive-thru lane and dedicated ‘park & serve’ bays, allowing customers to order and be served from the comfort of their vehicles.

Customers can expect a taste of Louisiana with Popeyes’ "shatter crunch" fried chicken and popular meals such as the Popeye Chicken Sandwich and Original Southern Biscuits and Gravy.

On opening day, the first three people in line, both on foot or in cars, will win free Chicken Sandwiches for a year while the next 100 customers will receive a free Chicken Sandwich.

Between Tuesday October 29 to Sunday November 3, one lucky customer will find a golden-wrapped Chicken Sandwich, also earning them the free Chicken Sandwiches for a year.