AFC’s COO to fly the coop

ATLANTA In another high-level executive change at AFC Enterprises Inc., James W. Lyons has resigned as chief operating officer “to pursue another business opportunity,” the parent of Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits said Thursday.

Lyons will stay on through the end of the month to help with the transition, the company said in a statement.

Lyons, who has been with the company since 2004, was promoted to the COO post earlier this year.

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