{"id":103465,"date":"2026-01-02T17:55:06","date_gmt":"2026-01-02T17:55:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/103465\/"},"modified":"2026-01-02T17:55:06","modified_gmt":"2026-01-02T17:55:06","slug":"megan-thee-stallion-opens-new-popeyes-store-in-miami","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/103465\/","title":{"rendered":"Megan Thee Stallion Opens New Popeyes Store in Miami"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\tGrammy-winning rapper Megan Thee Stallion opens her new Miami Popeyes store in South Beach with her Hot Girl energy, Hottie Sauce, and vibes.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n

Screenshot via TikTok\/@megantheestallion<\/p>\n

Megan Thee Stallion has officially brought the \u201cHot Girl\u201d lifestyle to Miami, and this time, it is not a concert, a festival cameo, or a surprise club drop-in. It\u2019s her juicy fried chicken and signature sauce. <\/p>\n

On New Year\u2019s Eve, the Grammy-winning superstar celebrated the grand opening of her very first Popeyes franchise in South Beach, marking a major new chapter in her partnership with the brand and a full-circle moment for her signature \u201cHottie Sauce,\u201d <\/a>which first debuted in 2021 and instantly became a cultural event of its own (she even recorded a \u201cMukbang\u201d video of her trying the sauce).<\/a><\/p>\n

In April of 2025, the artist and entrepreneur took to TikTok to share the excitement <\/a>of her upcoming Popeyes franchise location in Miami. In the TikTok, she says, \u201cI wear many hats. When I\u2019m in the [recording] booth, I wear that hat. When I\u2019m at Popeyes, I wear this hat.\u201d Now, her long-awaited Popeyes franchise is finally open, and she\u2019s ready to get down to business. <\/p>\n

\"\"Megan Thee Stallion at the construction site of her soon-to-be Popeyes franchise in South Beach<\/p>\n

Screenshot via TikTok\/@megantheestallion<\/p>\n

Megan Thee Franchise Owner<\/p>\n

If her original collaboration with Popeyes was all about flavor, personality, and internet-breaking hype, this newest move is all about ownership. Megan is now officially a Popeyes franchise owner, planting her flag in one of Miami\u2019s buzziest neighborhoods while doubling down on her commitment to entrepreneurship and Black women in business. <\/p>\n

And she\u2019s not taking her role lightly. On opening day, the Houston native made sure to learn the names of every single employee as soon as the grand opening event started, despite a store manager telling her it was unnecessary. In a video posted to Thee Stallion\u2019s TikTok<\/a>, a manager says, \u201cYou don\u2019t need to know everyone\u2019s names.\u201d Her response? \u201cOh, yes, I do.\u201d What a boss. \u201cSamir? Love the name Samir. Oh, you\u2019re Rick? Heyy Rick!\u201d she exclaims with excitement like a great boss.<\/p>\n

The Grammy winner has long positioned her \u201cHot Girl\u201d mantra as a celebration of confidence and ambition, and opening a restaurant in South Beach feels like the kind of bold, joyful power move that fits perfectly within that universe.<\/p>\n

@theestallion<\/a> <\/p>\n

Prepping Thee Hot Staff before THEE OFFICIAL FIRST EVER MEGAN THEE STALLION POPEYES OPENED \ud83e\udde1\ud83d\udd25\ud83d\udc14 I\u2019m so excited, so proud, and I just feel so much gratitude! Hottiessss I\u2019m officially a franchise owner \ud83d\ude1b Come to South Beach Miami and dine with us \ud83c\udf7d\ufe0f @Popeyes popeyesfranchisee <\/p>\n

\u266c BOA (Instrumental) \u2013 Megan Thee Stallion<\/a> <\/p>\n

\u201cThee Littest\u201d Grand Opening<\/p>\n

The grand opening felt like a party in true Hot Girl fashion. Megan arrived to greet her staff, hype up the team, and even step behind the counter to serve customers herself. Fans gathered outside, phones in hand, while inside, the energy felt equal parts celebration and day-one hustle. She told her team, \u201cThis is going to be the best experience for me, and hopefully for y\u2019all, because I\u2019m going to be coming up in here acting a fool and I\u2019m going to try to see what y\u2019all got going on in here,\u201d making everyone laugh. \u201cI hope this is a fun job, and I hope everyone has a blast!\u201d<\/p>\n

On Instagram, she shared clips from the launch<\/a> and called it \u201cThee Littest Popeyes,\u201d thanking her supporters and proudly announcing that she was officially a franchise owner. \u201cPrepping Thee Hot Staff before Thee official first ever Megan Thee Stallion Popeyes opened!,\u201d she wrote, inviting Miami locals to stop by and dine with her crew in South Beach. <\/p>\n

It is not just a celebrity side gig. It is a carefully built expansion of her business footprint, one that blends star power with strategy. For Megan, franchising represents economic leadership, creative branding, and a path toward long-term equity. By stepping into ownership rather than simply endorsing a product, she is carving out space in an industry where Black women have historically been underrepresented.<\/p>\n

\"\"Megan Thee Stallion made everyone laugh on opening day<\/p>\n

Screenshot via TikTok\/@megantheestallion<\/p>\n

What to Expect at \u201cThee\u201d South Beach Popeyes<\/p>\n

And of course, this Popeyes comes with plenty of personality. While New Times can\u2019t guarantee Megan will be there to take your order (she was hilarious at taking orders on opening day), Popeyes fans can expect the brand\u2019s signature crispy chicken, Hottie Sauce nostalgia, Miami sunshine, and a little sprinkle of Hot Girl magic. The rapper\u2019s fans showed up. The staff looked thrilled. The vibe felt celebratory in a way only Miami knows how to do on opening day.<\/p>\n

From sauce collaborator to franchise owner, Megan Thee Stallion has turned a viral partnership into a full-fledged entrepreneurial milestone. Now, South Beach officially has \u201cThee Popeyes,\u201d and it\u2019s serving Hot Girl energy with a side of biscuits.<\/p>\n

Popeyes (Owned by Megan Thee Stallion). 1427 Washington Ave., Miami Beach; popeyes.com<\/a>. Now open.<\/p>\n

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