Food and Drinks

Who started Panera?

Since its creation, Panera has spawned into a major brand with more than 2,300 bakery-cafes and over 140,000 associates with billions in annual systemwide sales.

Who started Popeyes?

Alvin C. Copeland Sr., armed with his original spicy, New Orleans-style chicken recipe, named his restaurant “Popeyes” after Popeye Doyle, a fictional character played by Gene Hackman in "The French Connection."