B ack in the days when Popeyes Famous Fried Chicken was a fledgling chicken chain, Leon Fanning was busy making a living as an accountant. A numbers man, he kept track of the ascent of Louisiana- based Popeyes, and its quick growth prompted Fanning to run some numbers on a brand-new career. “I saw figures on the restaurant industry and decided to give it a try myself,” says Fanning. So 28 years ago, Fanning packed up his spreadsheets and opened

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