Popeyes Famous Fried Chicken
A taste sensation was born. What began with one small restaurant and one big idea turned into a craze that swept the nation – and the world.
Alvin C. Copeland, Sr. opens “Chicken on the Run” in the New Orleans suburb of Arabi, serving traditional, Southern-fried chicken.
After several months of lackluster performance, he reopens the restaurant as “Popeyes” (after Popeye Doyle of The French Connection). This time he sells spicy, New Orleans-style chicken.
After tasting Copeland’s famous chicken, local entrepreneur Kal Uezu opened the first Popeyes in Hawaii. He believed the people of Hawaii would love the bold, Cajun flavors.
Popeyes introduces its “Love That Chicken from Popeyes®” tagline.
Popeyes introduces buttermilk biscuits, which later become a significant menu item.
Popeyes opens its first international location in Toronto, Canada.