How popular isLord of the Fries?
In September 2026, people searched for Lord of the Fries by name about 260 times in New Zealand, a 45.8% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 0.1% of all New Zealand fried chicken chain searches, placing Lord of the Fries fifth out of five chains. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about fried chicken chains, Lord of the Fries did not appear in any of the answers.
Lord of the Fries is the fifth most searched of 5 competitors and not listed in any AI answer.
KFCShare of searches 72.3%Mentioned in 3 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
Nando'sShare of searches 16.1%Mentioned in 0 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
PopeyesShare of searches 9%Mentioned in 3 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd- Texas ChickenShare of searches 2.5%Mentioned in 2 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
- Lord of the FriesShare of searches 0.1%Mentioned in 0 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
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Top fried chicken chains in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions, Lord of the Fries did not appear in any of the three answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
KFC3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Popeyes3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers- Texas Chicken2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Nando's0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers- Lord of the Fries0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
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3 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which fried chicken chain should I shop at in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best fried chicken chains in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best fried chicken chain in New Zealand for a quick dinner?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“fried chicken nz”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“fried chicken takeaway”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 19, 2026.
Which fried chicken chains compete with Lord of the Fries?
Share of searches by month for KFC, Nando's, Popeyes, Texas Chicken, Lord of the Fries. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | KFC | Nando's | Popeyes | Texas Chicken | Lord of the Fries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 77.7% | 11.4% | 8.8% | 2% | 0.12% |
| Nov 2025 | 74.6% | 13% | 9.9% | 2.3% | 0.14% |
| Dec 2025 | 74.8% | 12.7% | 9.6% | 2.7% | 0.16% |
| Jan 2026 | 67.6% | 16.2% | 12.5% | 3.5% | 0.17% |
| Feb 2026 | 71% | 14.6% | 11% | 3.1% | 0.22% |
| Mar 2026 | 70.7% | 15.3% | 10.8% | 3% | 0.18% |
| Apr 2026 | 70.6% | 15.5% | 10.8% | 3% | 0.14% |
| May 2026 | 69.7% | 16.1% | 11.1% | 2.9% | 0.14% |
| Jun 2026 | 71.9% | 14.4% | 11.1% | 2.5% | 0.12% |
| Jul 2026 | 70.2% | 15.8% | 10.3% | 3.6% | 0.12% |
| Aug 2026 | 70.5% | 15.7% | 10.7% | 3% | 0.12% |
| Sep 2026 | 72.3% | 16.1% | 9% | 2.5% | 0.1% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 72.3% | 189K | -0.23% | +1.9 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 16.1% | 42.1K | -0.68% | +0.3 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 9% | 23.5K | -18.1% | -1.7 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 2.5% | 6.6K | -18.5% | -0.5 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 0.1% | 260 | -18.8% | 0 points |
1.
KFC72.3%
Held 1st. 189K estimated branded searches, -0.23% vs prior month. Share +1.9 points.
2.
Nando's16.1%
Held 2nd. 42.1K estimated branded searches, -0.68% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.
3.
Popeyes9%
Held 3rd. 23.5K estimated branded searches, -18.1% vs prior month. Share -1.7 points.
2.5%
Held 4th. 6.6K estimated branded searches, -18.5% vs prior month. Share -0.5 points.
0.1%
Held 5th. 260 estimated branded searches, -18.8% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
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How has branded search demand for Lord of the Fries changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Lord of the Fries in New Zealand fell from 480 to 260.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Lord of the Fries’ share of searches among fried chicken chains in New Zealand held steady, from 0.12% to 0.1%.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand fried chicken chains in September 2026?
4 changes

In September 2026, KFC gained share of searches among fried chicken chains in New Zealand, from 70.5% to 72.3%.

In September 2026, Popeyes lost share of searches among fried chicken chains in New Zealand, from 10.7% to 9%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Lord of the Fries in New Zealand fell 45.8% over 12 measured months, from 480 to 260 in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Texas Chicken in New Zealand fell 18.5% over 12 measured months, from 8.1K to 6.6K in September 2026.
How are Lord of the Fries’ branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Lord of the Fries’ name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
- lord of the fries
- lordofthefries
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