Does Popeyes Take EBT, Snap Or Food Stamp Payment?

EDWARA MICHEL
3 min readMar 17, 2024

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Yes, Popeyes accepts EBT payments at specific or only 15 locations of Popeyes accept EBT out of 3,705 in California as part of the Restaurant Meals Program (RMP).

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What is EBT?

EBT stands for Electronic Benefits Transfer and is used by SNAP beneficiaries to purchase groceries and eligible food items from participating retailers.

What is the Restaurant Meals Program?

Due to limitations on SNAP purchases of prepared meals, the RMP allows SNAP recipients in participating states to buy hot food from authorized restaurants using their EBT cards.

Does Popeyes Take EBT?

Which states participate in the RMP?

Currently, only Arizona, California, Illinois, Maryland, Michigan, and Rhode Island participate in the RMP.

Does every Popeyes location accept EBT?

No, only 15 Popeyes locations in California accept EBT payments.

What Popeyes locations accept EBT?

The following California Popeyes locations accept EBT:

LOS ANGELES COUNTY

  • CANOGA PARK at 20915 Roscoe Blvd
  • CARSON at 154 W Carson St
  • COMPTON at 300 W Compton Blvd
  • GARDENA at 1150 W Rosecrans Blvd LOS
  • ANGELES at 2000 Marengo St LOS
  • ANGELES at 451 E El Segundo Blvd LOS
  • ANGELES at 3268 W Slauson
  • NORTH HILLS at 16159 Parthenia St.
  • RESEDA at 16300 Van Owen St SUNLAND at 8527 Foothill Blvd
  • SYLMAR at 12659 Glenoaks Blvd

RIVERSIDE COUNTY

  • MURRIETA at 36442 Winchester Rd

SAN DIEGO COUNTY

  • SAN DIEGO at 4020 Convoy St
  • SAN DIEGO at 2810 El Cajon Blvd Ste B1
  • SAN DIEGO at 2850 National Ave Ste 109

How can I find out if a Popeyes location accepts EBT?

  • Look for signage stating “EBT accepted” or similar wording.
  • Call the restaurant directly.
  • Contact your local EBT customer service for a list of participating restaurants.

Why doesn’t every Popeyes location accept EBT?

  • RMP participation is voluntary for restaurants.
  • Not all states participate in the RMP.
  • Participating locations need to meet specific program criteria.

How to use EBT at Popeyes:

  1. Swipe your card at the terminal or hand it to the cashier.
  2. Enter your PIN.
  3. Verify the purchase amount and press “Yes” or “OK.”
  4. Take a receipt showing the transaction details.

What can I buy with EBT at Popeyes?

EBT allows purchases of most prepared food items at Popeyes, following SNAP guidelines.

What can’t I buy with EBT at Popeyes?

Non-food items like cigarettes, alcohol, and cleaning supplies are not eligible for EBT purchase.

Additional Resources:

  • You can check your EBT balance on the receipt or by contacting customer service.
  • EBT cannot be used for online Popeyes orders.
  • Popeyes operating hours may vary by location.

Other Fast Food Restaurants Accepting EBT:

  • Papa Murphy’s
  • McDonald’s
  • Burger King
  • [List shortened for brevity]

Further Assistance:

  • Food banks and pantries offer food assistance.
  • Government programs like WIC and CSFP can help with food costs.
  • School meal programs provide free or reduced-cost meals for qualifying children.

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EDWARA MICHEL

EDWARA MICHEL Is A Full Time Chief editor and Co Author with Get Govt Grants. Since last 2009, I am writing and working as a content writer for Grants.