http://www.myfoxtwincities.com/dpp/news … il_22_2009Hundreds of customers were angry to find out the Popeye’s in Minneapolis was not offering a national promotion.
For Earth Day, Popeye’s was offering eight fried chicken pieces for $4.99.
The homemade signs on the door at the Popeye’s in Minneapolis said it wasn't honoring a nationally advertised special.
They were offering nine pieces for $9.99
The line for tht out the door.
A half-dozen Minneapolis cops showed up to settle the crowd down.
The store told FOX 9 that is was a local franchise decision.
Customers say this is not the first time the franchise has refused to honor a nationally advertised special.
Video inside of the near riot, over chicken.