Which movie character inspired the name "Popeyes"?
Popeye the Sailor
Popeye Doyle
Popeye Jones
Popeye Olive
Answer
The name "Popeyes" was inspired by the character Popeye Doyle from the 1971 movie "The French Connection." Founder Al Copeland chose the name to rebrand his restaurant from "Chicken on the Run" and give it a unique identity that reflected its New Orleans roots.
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