Background
Copeland, Alvin Charles was born on February 2, 1944 in New Orleans. Son of William Allen and Augustine Marie (Comeaux) Copeland.
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Copeland, Alvin Charles was born on February 2, 1944 in New Orleans. Son of William Allen and Augustine Marie (Comeaux) Copeland.
President Popeyes Famous FriedChicken, Copeland Enterprises, Incorporated, New York Orleans, 1972, chairman, chief Executive officer, Church"s Chicken Incorporated., 1989. Founder, principal Copeland"sof New Orleans, 1983. Adviser Louisiana Governor Edwin Edwards, 1975.
Ranked #1offshore powerboat racer in the United States, 1984-1988, 90.
World champion offshore powerboat racer, 1986. Board of directors Arts Center, New Orleans.
Holder United States Powerboat record for fastest average course speed, 1982. Recipient British Harmsworth Trophy, 1982, Golden Chain award Multi-Unit Food Svc.
Operators, 1988; established Alvin C. Copeland endowed chair in franchising, Louisiana State University, 1989.
President Popeyes Famous Fried Chicken, Copeland Enterprises, Incorporated, New York Orleans, 1972—2008. Chairman, Chief Executive Officer Church's Chicken Inc., 1989—2008. Founder, principal Copeland's of New Orleans, 1983—2008.
Advisor Louisiana Governor Edwin Edwards, 1975. Established Alvin C. Copeland endowed chair in franchising Louisiana State University, 1989.
Board directors Arts Center, New Orleans. Member of International Franchise Association (Entrepreneur of Year 1989), American Marketing Association (Marketer of Year 1977), National Restaurant Association, American Powerboat Association, Mardi Gras Krewes.
Married Luan Hunter, February 14, 1991. Children: Alvin, Bonnie, Chris Ali, Charli.