Dunkin’, Popeye’s coming to South Norman

Aerial of the vacant South Norman parcel outlined in red beside a pond, next to an existing convenience store and across from warehouses.

Two international chains are joining Norman’s growing Classen Blvd. commercial district in South Norman.

Southlake Classen LLC purchased the 1.23 acre parcel directly south of Wendy’s restaurant in 2019 for $795,000.

In late 2022 Southlake Classen LLC divided the property and in April 2023 sold nearly 30,000 square feet of the property to DDP Norman Venture LLC for $594,000. DDP recently was granted a $450,000 building permit to construct a Popeye’s Louisiana Kitchen restaurant.

Popeye’s, known for their cajun-inspired cuisine, current operates over 3,700 locations throughout the world with 10 OKC Metro locations. There are currently no Popeye’s restaurants operated in Norman.

Southlake Classen LLC retained the remaining 24,000 square feet on the southern portion of the site and has filed a $500,000 building permit to construct a Dunkin’ restaurant.

As Norman Development first reported in early 2022, Dunkin’ currently operates 2 locations in Norman: a drive thru only location at I-35 and Main Street, and a drive thru and walk-in restaurant at Porter Ave. and Robinson Ave.

Dunkin’ operates over 12,900 locations across 42 countries and is the second largest coffee chain trailing only to Starbucks.

Aerial of the vacant South Norman parcel beside a pond, with the planned Popeyes (orange) and Dunkin' (magenta) areas shaded and labeled.
Construction photo of the graded site looking northeast, with silt fencing, a roller and skid-steer, and an Aldi and Wendy's in the background.
Exterior rendering of a typical Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen — a white building with red trim, wood accents, and the Popeyes logo.
Street-level photo of an existing Dunkin' drive-thru on Main Street — a gray building with orange 'Dunkin' Drive Thru' signage, beside a 405 Burger Bar.
Street-level photo of an existing Dunkin' restaurant on Robinson Street — a gray-and-brick building with a tall 'Dunkin' Drive Thru' pylon sign.
Street-level photo of an existing Dunkin' restaurant on Robinson Street, with its tall 'Dunkin' Drive Thru' pylon sign and a gray-and-brick building.