Backstory – How These 10 Louisiana Brands Got Their Name

When you say the word "Louisiana" what comes to mind? I would hazard to guess that if you asked 100 people that question you would get about 100 different answers. That's how diverse Louisiana is when it comes to food, culture, lifestyle, and reputation.

The stories are fast and furious about our food. Everyone loves to be associated with our unique culture. Our lifestyle is laid back yet joy-filled. And our reputation, well that might explain that canailles little smile we have on our faces wouldn't it?

But through all the "noise and confusion" that is the joie de vivre of living in Louisiana we have managed to create some awesome brands that not only became memorable in Louisiana but have held up pretty well in places where the elevation is slightly higher than sea level.

You're going to know all 10 of these iconic Louisiana brands. They are household words south of I-20 but not all of us know the backstory of how these brands chose or were given their names. In some cases, the naming makes perfect sense. In a few other cases, the selection of a moniker was totally at random, totally by luck, and totally unexpected.

And yes, I am speaking about a certain Louisiana Kitchen that is known for its fried chicken. The name of that business and the hundreds of franchises it spawned have nothing to do with a spinach-loving sailor. Read on and you'll learn how Popeyes got its name and eleven other iconic brands closely connected to Louisiana.