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Hello, communicators:

Popeyes chicken has announced Megan Thee Stallion is now an owner of a Popeyes franchise as one piece of a partnership that also includes three drops of co-branded, limited-edition merchandise and a new sauce, dubbed “Megan Thee Stallion Hottie Sauce.”

“Popeyes one-of-a-kind partnership with Megan Thee Stallion goes well beyond the average marketing collaboration, Sami Siddiqui, Popeyes Americas president, said in a press release.

“We are unifying two pop culture icons, and Megan’s innovative, creative, and entrepreneurial vision is at the core of everything we’re doing. For the first time ever, we are changing our famous Chicken Sandwich to add a sauce that was custom-made with and for Megan. We are launching three new lines of merchandise designed by Megan to capture her one-of-a-kind style. And, more than that, we are thrilled to welcome Megan to the Popeyes franchisee family and look forward to working closely with her over many years as she begins her journey as a restaurateur.”