The spirit of Hot-N-Ready Meets Mardi Gras was alive on Monday afternoon when Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen and Little Caesars Pizza celebrated the grand opening of a new location in Manor Centre.

Though the doors may have opened for business in December 2016, Restaurant Associates Limited decided on a grand opening on January 16, 2017, to commemorate the occasion with its customers, stakeholders and partners.

The festivities kicked off with a performance from the Ashe Company performing a medley of songs while incorporating the Popeye’s/Little Caesars Pizza brand.

Brand Manager, Little Caesars and Popeyes Richard Dunn spoke on the theme ‘Little Ceasars Pizza meets Mardi Gras’. “It’s Hot-N-Ready; that means no wait, no call, no line. You come in and get it.” The experience was described as unique and efficient in every way.

He also spoke to Popeyes’ bold and unique flavour that resonates with customers.

Restaurant Associates Limited Group CEO Richard Lake, who addressed the gathering on behalf of his company, spoke on the expansion of the brand. “ We have great plans to open at least 10 stores for the combined brand; not together, but individually. The brand will create employment for almost 300 people and we are very proud of that,” he noted.