The Popeyes story began in New Orleans back in 1972, when Al Copeland opened a quick-service restaurant called "Chicken on the Run," selling traditional mild fried chicken to the downtown lunch crowd. But business was slow, and Copeland realized that he'd have to develop a spicier alternative to his standard chicken recipe if he wanted to impress flavor-seeking New Orleanians.

Experimenting with the flavorful Cajun recipes he'd been enjoying all his life, Copeland developed a new menu, reopened his restaurant – now called "Popeyes" – and soon had customers lining up around the block for his spicy New Orleans-style fried chicken.

In 1976, Popeyes established its first franchise location, and over the next decade added 500 more. Thanks to great recipes, a franchise support system that was among the best in the quick-service food industry, and the help of one of the most effective jingles ever created – "Love That Chicken From Popeyes" – Popeyes continued its stunning growth, opening 200 additional restaurants over the next two years.

In 1993, Popeyes launched a new era of expansion, concentrating in the west. 1994 saw the opening of our state-of-the-art Research Facility in Atlanta, an investment that was to pay off two years later when Popeyes won awards for "Best Fried Chicken" in Dallas, Atlanta and New Orleans, a feat almost unheard of in the quick-service restaurant industry.

In 1996, just 20 years after the establishment of the first Popeyes franchise, the 1,000th Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits Restaurant opened its doors. Since 1997, Popeyes' growth has continued at an impressive rate, moving beyond the traditional franchise model to include building conversions as well as food court and in-line shopping center locations. 1999 was our system's first billion-dollar sales year; and in 2000, sales jumped to $1.2 billion.

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At Cinnabon, you're more than a customer. You're our Guest. Cinnabon bakeries are modern versions of the traditional neighborhood bakery where you're always welcome to stroll in, sample our unique and delicious treats, and linger awhile to enjoy the entertaining baking process and warm, friendly atmosphere. Our total commitment to quality includes attentive, cheerful and timely service. Just ask us for a complimentary sample or a coffee refill anytime, and you'll see what we mean. Mouth-watering aroma, great service and fresh-baked cinnamon rolls are the standards you can count on every time you visit a Cinnabon bakery.

A welcome surprise wherever they're served, Cinnabon cinnamon rolls are an all-occasion tradition...not just for breakfast, but for dessert, at the office, for birthdays, or any time you want a special treat. Their flavor, quality and nostalgic aroma are proof positive that the simplest pleasures in life are also the sweetest.

In addition to our World Famous Cinnamon Rolls, we also serve a variety of unique beverages and other treats that you'll only find at Cinnabon bakeries.

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A footprint in Seattle
Seattle hasn't always been the center of the coffee universe, in fact the city once served as much bad coffee as the rest of the country. That changed in the early 70's when a group of passionate coffee lovers started a revolution. The founders of Seattle's Best were some of these early coffee pioneers, and in the beginning the coffee was roasted in an old peanut roaster down on the Seattle waterfront. Our guys used the finest beans and roasted to achieve a bold and full flavored cup that was also smooth and mellow. In those days, the Northwest was such a hotbed of competing coffee styles that a local restaurant held a taste-off to crown "the best cup of coffee in Seattle." Much to our delight, our little coffee company took first place. To celebrate the occasion, we officially re-named the company "Seattle's Best Coffee" and the rest is coffee history. Today, the coffee revolution has spread across America and now good coffee is fashionable everywhere. And we had a part in getting it started. There are many great coffees roasted in Seattle, but only one offers the bold flavor and smooth taste that is Seattle's Best.

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