Guide Note

Popeyes Chicken and Biscuits is a Cajun-style fried chicken fast food chain. The first restaurant was opened by Al Copeland in 1972 in a New Orleans suburb. In recent years the chain has returned to a focus on its Cajun roots by offering new menu items such as its Louisiana Legends line in addition to its famous fried chicken.

Fast Facts

Founded: 1972
First location called Chicken on the Run
Franchising began in 1976
Founded in New Orleans, Louisiana
Parent company: AFC Enterprises
Headquarters: Atlanta, Georgia
Stores Worldwide: 1,118
Referred to as Popeyes for short
Slogan: Love That Chicken From Popeyes
Customer service phone number: 877-POPEYES

Popeyes Inspiration

According to its official website, Popeyes Chicken and Biscuits was named after the character Popeye Doyle (played by Gene Hackman) from the move The French Connection. The brand has been associated with the cartoon Popeye, and has used the Popeye the Sailor cartoon character in marketing materials in the past. The restaurant chain has never had an apostrophe in its name.

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Popeyes Chicken and Biscuits

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Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits Financial Information

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Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits History and Facts

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Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits Competitors

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