ARDEN - The much-anticipated Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen on Airport Road has opened.

But if you're craving one of those now notorious chicken sandwiches, you'll have to wait awhile.

"The sandwiches we're not going to roll out till the end of the month, beginning of November," Popeyes General Manager Andy Jones said on Oct. 1.

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After running out of the sandwich at many locations in August, the chicken chain is going slower now with the distribution. The debut of the sandwich created a Twitter war between Popeyes and other fast food restaurants, all staking a claim to the best chicken sandwich on the market.

Popeyes is the latest fast food opening on Airport Road

The Airport Road location was finished on Oct. 1, with TV monitor menus up and running, and 80 employees hired, Jones said. It opened on Oct. 5.

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The new store is located at 422 Airport Road, not far off Interstate 26, on the north side near Rockwood Road.

Founded in New Orleans in 1972, Popeyes is known for its spicy chicken, chicken tenders, fried shrimp and other regional items. It operates over 3,100 restaurants in the United States and around the world, according to its website.

The Airport Road commercial strip has seen a string of openings, including Burger King and Culver's burger restaurants, and more retail is under construction, as well as a new hotel.

The city of Asheville is checking on a timetable for the latest inspection and certificate of occupancy.