Popeyes has officially turned two of its best-known menu items into one new sandwich. The chain’s Honey Chicken Biscuit launched on September 28 at participating Popeyes restaurants nationwide, as well as through the Popeyes app and Popeyes.com, with an advertised price of $5, though the company says price may vary by location.
What Popeyes Put in the New Sandwich
According to Popeyes, the Honey Chicken Biscuit is built with “THAT Chicken from Popeyes” served on a larger version of the chain’s buttermilk biscuit. Instead of adding toppings or a spread directly to the sandwich, Popeyes pairs it with two sachets of sweet honey sauce. That setup lets customers decide how much sweetness they want in each bite.
In its official announcement, Popeyes described the sandwich as a new way to package a combination customers were already making on their own. The company said fans had long been pairing its signature chicken and biscuits with honey on social media, and the new item turns that habit into a single handheld order.
Matt Rubin, Popeyes chief marketing officer, said in the company announcement that the chain is “always looking for new ways to bring our most iconic items together.” He called the Honey Chicken Biscuit “our craveable chicken, our iconic buttermilk biscuit, and sweet honey sauce, crafted into one new sandwich.”
For home cooks and fast food regulars, the appeal is pretty straightforward. This is not a classic chicken sandwich on a bun. It leans on the biscuit as the bread, which makes the texture and flavor different from the brand’s regular sandwich lineup.
Why the $5 Price Stands Out
The price may be the most attention-grabbing part of the launch. Popeyes’ official release lists the Honey Chicken Biscuit at $5, with a note that prices may vary. Nation’s Restaurant News also reported the sandwich at $5 at launch, reinforcing that this is the national advertised starting price for participating restaurants.
That matters because price has become part of the conversation around limited-time fast food launches. A new menu item built around chicken and a biscuit could easily land higher, especially when it is framed as a specialty sandwich. Instead, Popeyes is positioning this one at a lower, simpler entry point.
Restaurant Dive reported that a Popeyes spokesperson described the sandwich as an all-day item rather than a breakfast product. The same report said the item is intended to work across dayparts, even though Popeyes does not have a formal breakfast menu and restaurants typically open around 11 a.m., though hours vary by location.
That makes the sandwich easier to understand for shoppers deciding whether to try it. It is not being pitched as an early morning exclusive. If your local Popeyes is participating, the Honey Chicken Biscuit is meant to be available beyond breakfast hours, subject to that store’s menu and operating times.
Where to Find It and What to Check Before Ordering
Popeyes says the Honey Chicken Biscuit is available at participating restaurants nationwide, on the app, and on Popeyes.com beginning September 28. The company’s wording matters here. It does not say every restaurant has it, and it does not promise a fixed price at every store.
The official announcement also does not give an end date. That means the safest description is that the Honey Chicken Biscuit is a newly introduced menu item available at participating locations, not a confirmed permanent addition based on Popeyes’ own release.
One trade publication, Restaurant Dive, reported that a Popeyes spokesperson called it a permanent menu item in an email. Still, Popeyes’ public announcement focuses on availability beginning September 28 and does not make that permanence claim in the release itself. When there is a difference, the company’s own posted announcement is the cleanest baseline.
For anyone planning to order, the practical move is simple. Check the menu on the Popeyes app, website, or your nearby participating restaurant before heading out. The sandwich’s starting price is $5, but the company says local prices may vary, and actual availability depends on the individual store.