Nov 17, 2023 - Food and Drink

Remembering Al Copeland on the 40th anniversary of Copeland's

Al Copeland opened the first Copeland's of New Orleans restaurant 40 years ago this week.

Fast forward: The chain now has 10 locations in three states.

The restaurants are celebrating the anniversary with specials Friday in Louisiana locations.

Worth noting: Al Copeland also founded Popeyes. He died in 2008 at the age of 64.

He was a colorful character known for his flamboyant lifestyle, philanthropy, massive Christmas light display and spat with vampire novelist Anne Rice.
His family donated the Christmas lights, and they are now used at the parish light show at Lafreniere Park.

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