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Burger King owner said to be in advanced talks to buy Popeyes

Fried chicken is enjoying a renaissance, as Americans are set to eat more of it than ever before on record

Published Tue, Feb 21, 2017 · 09:50 PM

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New York

RESTAURANT Brands International Inc, the owner of Burger King, is in advanced talks with Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Inc about a takeover of the fried-chicken chain, according to people familiar with the matter.

Negotiations between the companies are ongoing, and a transaction could be announced as early as this week, said the people, who asked not to be identified as the details aren't public.

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