Popeyes Has Run Out Of Chicken Sandwiches And Customers Are Beefing

The fast food chain said that the sandwich supply was supposed to last for seven weeks, but sold out in only two.

Now that’s clucked up.

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen released a new chicken sandwich a few weeks ago that became a highly coveted fast food menu item, leading to long lines for customers.

The company even went wing-to-wing with Chick-Fil-A over who had the best sandwich.

However, the price of success was a massive shortage. On Tuesday, the chicken chain announced via social media that the sandwich is sold out.

Remaining inventory is expected to be depleted by the end of the week, according to CNBC. The chain hopes to bring the sandwich back as soon as possible and promises it will be on the menu full time.

Popeyes released a statement explaining that a supply that was supposed to last for seven weeks sold out in only two.

As you might expect, some gourmands had beef with the news:

Some people had theories ...

... and others had serious questions.

Although some Twitter users vowed to go back to Chick-Fil-A for their chicken sandwich fix, one guy suggested that might not be a good idea.

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Fried Chicken Sandwiches
The Classic: Summertime Fried Chicken Sandwiches(01 of05)
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This recipe is a classic that follows the guidelines we mentioned above — the chicken is brined in buttermilk, dredged in dry mix, fried to golden perfection and topped with a tangy slaw and dijonnaise. Get the Summertime Fried Chicken Sandwiches recipe from Pinch Of Yum (credit:Pinch Of Yum)
The Easiest: The Basically Fried Chicken Sandwich(02 of05)
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This recipe is super simple and the easiest of the bunch to make at home. The use of chicken thighs instead of breasts promises a tender patty, and disregarding everything we said above, it uses neither a brine nor seasoned flour. It also features a killer slaw and Sriracha mayo. Get The Basically Fried Chicken Sandwich recipe from Bon Appétit (credit:Bon Appétit)
The Copycat: Copycat Chick-fil-A Sandwich(03 of05)
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Chungah from the food blog Damn Delicious did a lifetime of research before developing this copycat sandwich. She claims it's better than the original. Give it a try and see for yourself. Get the Copycat Chick-fil-A Sandwich recipe from Damn Delicious (credit:Damn Delicious)
The Twist: Buttermilk Chicken Biscuit(04 of05)
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Even if you're not a biscuit person, you can easily replace it with a bun. But the habanero peach hot sauce and honey butter on this fried chicken sandwich gives it a Southern kick. Get the Buttermilk Chicken Biscuit recipe from Half Baked Harvest (credit:Half Baked Harvest)
Kid-Friendly: Crispy Chicken Tender Sandwich(05 of05)
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If you've got kids around who won't eat a sandwich, make this version. It utilizes homemade chicken tenders, which you can keep around to feed hungry little dippers. Get the Crispy Chicken Tender Sandwich recipe from Umami Girl (credit:Umami Girl)

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