Five Nights at Freddy’s meal debuts at Popeyes for $7.99, features garlic tenders

Popeyes just launched its first-ever collaboration with the Five Nights at Freddy’s franchise. The Freddy Fazbear Crunch Menu debuted on November 17, 2025 at participating U.S. locations. It features garlic-parmesan chicken tenders, cheesy bites, and collectible stickers. This spooky partnership celebrates the December 5 theatrical release of Five Nights at Freddy’s 2.

What’s Inside This Horror-Themed Feast

The Freddy Fazbear Box packs serious flavor into an affordable package. You get three chicken tenders coated in an all-new garlic-parmesan rub. They’re paired with warm Cheesy Bites—hand-breaded white cheddar cheese curds fried golden. A cup of rich marinara completes the meal. Everything’s designed to echo the pizzeria vibes of Freddy Fazbear’s iconic establishment.

Ready to go all in? The Freddy Fazbear Deluxe Box for $12.99 delivers the same tenders and cheesy bites. But it adds a strawberry-iced Cupcake Cup and your choice beverage. It’s the ultimate full experience. Amy Alarcon, VP of Culinary at Popeyes, explained the vision behind the collab. “We had a blast reimagining that fun, over-the-top pizzeria energy,” she said. “It’s where iconic Popeyes flavor meets nostalgic pizzeria mystery.”

“Freddy Fazbear’s Pizzeria is an iconic part of the film, so we had a blast reimagining that fun, over-the-top energy through our menu.”

À La Carte Options for Adventurous Fans

Not everyone wants a full meal. That’s why Popeyes offers individual items. The Cheesy Bites selling for $3.99 stand perfectly on their own. These hand-breaded white cheddar curds deliver pure comfort. The Cupcake Cup also costs $3.99. It’s a moist strawberry cake topped with sweet pink frosting. Mix and match portions to create your perfect order.

Menu Item	Price	What You Get
Freddy Fazbear Box	$7.99	3 garlic parmesan tenders, Cheesy Bites, marinara sauce
Freddy Fazbear Deluxe Box	$12.99	3 tenders, Cheesy Bites, marinara, Cupcake Cup, beverage
Cheesy Bites with Marinara	$3.99	Hand-breaded white cheddar cheese curds with sauce
Cupcake Cup	$3.99	Strawberry cake with pink frosting

All items arrive at participating U.S. Popeyes restaurants. Prices vary by location. The chain has over 4,000 restaurants worldwide. Check your nearby Popeyes to confirm availability.

Collectible Stickers and Exclusive Merch

The collaboration goes beyond just food. Select locations are releasing limited-edition collectible sticker packs featuring the film’s terrifying animatronics. These characters get reimagined as keepsakes. Supplies are extremely limited. Once they’re gone, they’re gone. This mirrors the game’s high-stakes atmosphere perfectly. Fans should grab theirs early.

Popeyes positioned this as a strategic move. The restaurant chain taps into massive FNAF fandom. The horror franchise boasts millions of passionate supporters. Movie tie-ins drive footfall and media buzz. Fast-food collaborations have become major entertainment moments. Blumhouse Productions clearly sees value in reaching fans through food partnerships.

Why This Collab Works for Horror Movie Fans

Five Nights at Freddy’s centers on a haunted pizzeria filled with sinister animatronics. Popeyes takes that concept and flips it. Instead of fear, you get flavor. The garlic-parmesan rub evokes pizzeria indulgence. The Cheesy Bites reference the arcade snack culture. The strawberry cupcake brings nostalgic sweetness. Every element connects to the franchise’s pizzeria setting.

The timing couldn’t be better. Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 arrives in theaters on December 5, 2025. That’s just weeks away. The movie stars Josh Hutcherson and Matthew Lillard. Universal Pictures and Blumhouse have massive marketing budgets behind this sequel. Menu collaborations amplify that reach. They get fans talking. They create shareable social media moments. They drive theatrical ticket sales.

Previous fast-food movie tie-ins proved successful. When major studios partner with QSR chains, engagement transforms. People visit restaurants they might skip otherwise. They order items they wouldn’t normally try. They take photos and post online. Popeyes taps into that psychological trigger. This menu capitalizes on genuine audience excitement.

What’s Next for Limited-Time Horror Food?

The Freddy Fazbear Crunch Menu vanishes once supplies deplete. Popeyes explicitly states there are no second chances. That scarcity drives urgency. Fans must act now or miss out. It’s FOMO marketing at its finest. The strategy mirrors the game: time’s running out, and decisions matter.

Will this collaboration return after the movie opens? That depends on sales performance. If the menu flies off shelves, expect it to stick around longer. If it underperforms, it disappears on schedule. Watch social media buzz over the next few weeks. Review scores matter too. Food critics and YouTubers will taste-test these items. Their feedback influences consumer decisions. Early adopters set the tone.

Other franchises should take notes. Horror properties rarely get food partnerships. This represents a creative gap finally being filled. Expect more entertainment-branded QSR menus. Horror seems underrepresented in fast-casual dining. If FNAF succeeds, studios will line up. Scary movies plus cheap chicken? That’s a winning formula.