Popeyes is selling its Cajun-Style Turkey again for Thanksgiving 2026, and the clock is now running: online pre-orders close November 19, 2026. The bird is fully cooked, weighs 11 to 13 pounds and, at participating Kroger-family grocery stores, Popeyes expects it to cost $59.99 to $69.99.
Popeyes Cajun-Style Turkey 2026: The Key Facts
- Online pre-orders: opened October 19, close November 19, 2026
- Pickup: available from October 23 at participating restaurants
- Delivery: none; the turkey is pickup only and cannot be shipped
- Weight: 11 to 13 lbs, fully cooked
- Serves: 8 to 12 people when paired with sides
- Sides: not included
- Restaurant price: varies by location
- Grocery price: expected $59.99 to $69.99 at participating Kroger-family stores
- Rewards: 10 Popeyes Rewards points per $1 spent on turkey orders
Source: Popeyes.
Where to Buy It in Grocery Stores
Besides participating restaurants, Popeyes lists the turkey in select markets across 33 states at participating Kroger-family stores, including Dillons, Fred Meyer, Food 4 Less, Fry’s, King Soopers, QFC, Roundy’s and Smith’s. Availability depends on your local store, so check before you drive.
The Math
Our math, using the grocery price range Popeyes gives:
- Per pound: $59.99 for 13 lbs is about $4.61/lb; $69.99 for 11 lbs is about $6.36/lb
- Per guest: $59.99 for 12 people is $5.00 each; $69.99 for 8 people is about $8.75 each, before sides
That is far more than a raw supermarket turkey per pound, but you are paying for a bird that is already seasoned, fried and cooked. What you save is oven time and the risk of a dry turkey, not money.
How It Compares to This Year’s Thanksgiving Meal Deals
If the goal is the cheapest full table, the retailer baskets beat a single bird: see Target’s Thanksgiving meal for six, the Walmart Thanksgiving basket and Lidl’s price-matched basket. The Popeyes turkey makes more sense as the centerpiece for hosts who already have the sides covered.
Don’t Forget the Thaw
The turkey arrives frozen. Popeyes says to thaw it in the refrigerator for about 72 hours before reheating, so a Thanksgiving Day (November 26) dinner means picking it up by Sunday, November 22 at the latest.
Our Take
For 8 to 12 guests, a ready-cooked Cajun turkey at $5 to $8.75 per person is a fair price for skipping the hardest dish of the day. The catch is logistics: pickup only, a November 19 pre-order cutoff, prices that vary by restaurant and a three-day thaw. Order this week if you want one.
Source: Popeyes Cajun-Style Turkey page and FAQ, checked November 13, 2026.
