# Stock Market-Inspired QSR Promotions Popeyes Debuts the 'Free Tendies for All' Promotion By Grace Mahas | Published 2021-02-01 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/free-tendies-for-all References: [mashable](https://mashable.com/article/what-is-tendies-meme/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Mashable+%28Mashable%29) & [popeyeschicken](https://www.popeyeschicken.ca/?Gsdgsdgsddgsdgsdgs) In light of the GameStop, [AMC](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightup-delorean-popcorn), Nokia, and Blackberry stock controversy, [Popeyes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/festive-qsr-menu) announced the launch of the new 'Free Tendies for All' promotion. "Starting today for a limited time only, Popeyes will offer FREE 3pc chicken tenders, with a $5 min. purchase, to all through the Popeyes app or online by turning the stock listing for all of the affected stocks, such as $GME, $AMC, $BB, and $NOK into promo codes to redeem the offer," the brand wrote in a press release. The promotion is a double-entendre and leverages the word "tendies" – a word used on the infamous [Reddit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reddit-introduced) platform to describe financial gain or money as well as the QSR's short form for chicken tenders. To make its message about the Wallstreet phenomenon clear, Popeyes also states: "Tendies aren't for the elite few. They're for everyone." Image Credit: SHUTTERSTOCK / KUNWAR ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Wallstreet-inspired Promotions:** The success of meme stocks can be leveraged for creative promotions combining finance and marketing to drive sales. - **Double-entendre Wordplay:** Leverage internet memes and slang to create a unique marketing message. - **QR Code-based Promotions:** Using QR codes to allow for easy redemption of promotions can drive customers to use the brand's app or website. ### Where This Applies - **Fast Food:** Fast food brands can create promotions to engage with customers and drive sales through creative marketing tactics. - **Finance:** Financial institutions and companies can leverage internet memes to appeal to younger audiences and attract new customers. - **QR Code Services:** QR code services can be used by various industries to create unique and easy-to-redeem promotions and offers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Complimentary Fried Chicken Promotions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kfc-free-bucket-on-us.md) - [QSR In-App Football Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tendy-toss-inapp-game.md) - [Chicken Tender Offerings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bogo-chicken-tenders.md) - [Festive QSR Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/festive-qsr-menu.md) - [Munchies-Themed QSR Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popeyes-munchies-menu.md) - [Comforting QSR Menu Promotions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunday-scaries-menu.md) - [Inflation-Alleviating Fast-Food Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/5-for-699.md) - [Gamer-Targeted Sandwich Promos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kfc-chicken-sandwiches.md) - [Spicy Chicken Tenders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-chicken-tenders.md)