Megan Thee Stallion didn’t usher in the new year with a countdown or a champagne toast. She did it with crispy chicken, a packed South Beach sidewalk, and a set of keys that marked a major shift in her business journey.
On New Year’s Eve, the Grammy-winning rapper and entrepreneur officially opened her first Popeyes franchise in Miami’s South Beach neighborhood, turning a once-viral collaboration into a brick-and-mortar milestone. What began as a limited-edition sauce has now become a tangible expression of ownership.
Fans have been watching this evolution for years. Megan’s partnership with Popeyes took off in 2021 with the launch of her Hottie Sauce, which quickly became a cultural event complete with sold-out runs, memes, and a mukbang video she shared herself. But this opening represents something different. Megan isn’t just lending her name to a product anymore; she’s planting her flag as a franchise owner…