LOS ANGELES — The fried chicken sandwich wars kicked off in 2019 and 2020 between Popeyes and other fast food-chains, but local restaurants continue to serve the sandwich as consumers are looking for it.

The National Restaurant Association even said fried chicken sandwiches 3.0 — spicy and sweet-heat fusion flavors on chicken, etc. — is the No. 2 hot trend of 2023.

Los Angeles pop-up-turned-restaurant Le Coupe says its sandwich has brought customers from near and far.