Alvin copeland jr biography
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Al Copeland
American entrepreneur (1944–2008)
Alvin Charles Copeland (February 2, 1944 – March 23, 2008)[1] was an American entrepreneur who founded the Popeyes fast food chain.
He was also a successful restaurateur who created many successful upscale restaurants.
Personal life
Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, Copeland had a humble beginning with his family living at one point in the St.
Thomas public housing project.[2] Copeland's father left the family shortly after Alvin ("Al"), the youngest of three sons, was born.[1] Copeland did not complete high school, having left at 16,[3][4] and worked at Schwegmann Brothers Giant Supermarkets store in Gentilly as a soda jerk and then for Tastee Donut, a doughnut chain partially owned by his brother, Gil.[4][5] At 18, Copeland sold his car to purchase one doughnut location from his brother.[2] This experience exposed him to the restaurant business and