# Rex Concepts fast food expansion in Poland > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/rex-concepts-fast-food-expansion-in-poland > Updated: 2026-10-21T12:56:34.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2. Rex Concepts, the master franchisee for Burger King and Popeyes in Poland, the Czech Republic, and Romania, is implementing a strategic expansion across Poland. The company is shifting its focus from major metropolitan centers toward medium-sized cities, the outskirts of large urban areas, and residential developments on city fringes. Specific regions of interest include eastern Poland, with Rzeszów and Lublin identified as high-potential areas. As part of its growth strategy, Popeyes aims to exceed 50 restaurants in Poland by the end of 2026. Planned developments include new food court locations in Warsaw, Krakow, and Czestochowa, as well as the introduction of a Drive Thru format at the Emilianów rest area on the S8 expressway. ## Claims - New Popeyes locations will open in Wola Park in Warsaw, Galeria Krakowska in Krakow, and Galeria Jurajska in Czestochowa. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Popeyes will exceed 50 restaurants in Poland by the end of 2026. (single source) - A new Drive Thru location will open at MOP Emilianów on the S8 expressway. (single source) - The second Popeyes in Galeria Krakowska will be located on the +1 level food court. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-10-21: Popeyes to expand presence in Poland with new locations Popeyes plans to expand its Polish network to over 50 restaurants by the end of 2026, adding locations in Warsaw, Krakow, and Czestochowa, plus a new Drive Thru on the S8 expressway. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/popeyes-to-expand-presence-in-poland-with-new-locations ### 2026-10-07: Rex Concepts expands Burger King and Popeyes locations in Poland Rex Concepts is expanding Burger King and Popeyes locations in Poland, targeting medium-sized cities and eastern regions like Lublin and Rzeszów to follow shifting residential patterns. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rex-concepts-expands-burger-king-and-popeyes-locations-in-poland --- Cite as: Rex Concepts fast food expansion in Poland. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/rex-concepts-fast-food-expansion-in-poland