Head to head · QSR / Fast Food✓ VERIFIED · 2026-07-12
Popeyes vs RE/MAX: units, growth & AI adoption
RE/MAX leads on AI adoption (68/100 vs 62/100), while RE/MAX is the larger system by unit count (145,000 agents vs 4,800+). Popeyes is growing faster year-over-year (+5.6%). Data verified Q3 2026.
| Metric | Popeyes | RE/MAX |
|---|---|---|
| Sector | QSR / Fast Food | Real Estate |
| Headquarters | USA | USA |
| Units (approx.) | 4,800+ | 145,000 agents ◂ |
| Unit growth YoY | +5.6% ◂ | +1.7% |
| AI Adoption Score | 62/100 | 68/100 ◂ |
| Operations AI | 60 ◂ | 60 |
| Marketing AI | 68 | 76 ◂ |
| Training AI | 54 | 66 ◂ |
| Data infrastructure | 64 | 68 ◂ |
| Region | North America | North America |
| Index rank | #26 | #17 ◂ |
Popeyes
Fast-growing RBI chicken brand expanding aggressively in Asia; AI adoption inherited from RBI platforms, strongest in digital ordering.
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Global real-estate franchisor equipping agents with AI listing copy, lead scoring, and market-analytics tools across 110+ countries.
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SOURCE: FRANCHISEPULSE FRANCHISE INTELLIGENCE INDEX, Q3 2026 · FREE TO CITE WITH ATTRIBUTION + LINK