Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits Franchise News

May 03, 2012 // Franchising.com // Columbia, S.C. - South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley today joined South Carolina Future Minds, founding sponsor Bojangles’ and other supporters of public education to officially declare May as Teacher Appreciation Month in South Carolina.
Gov. Haley shared her proclamation at the State House today stating, “The 2012 observance of Teacher Appreciation Month offers an opportunity to acknowledge teachers and the important role they play in shaping the future of our state… I, Nikki Haley, governor of the great state of South Carolina, do hereby proclaim that May 2012 is Teacher Appreciation Month throughout the state and encourage all South Carolinians to recognize the contributions and positive impact of teachers in the Palmetto State...

Canton, Ga. - Apr. 27, 2012— Acorn Food Group, LLC will celebrate the opening of Canton’s new Bojangles’ at 1665 Ball Ground Highway with an extraordinary gift card giveaway on Thursday, April 26, 2012. Bojangles’ will present the first 50 people in line inside the restaurant with gift cards valued from $10 to $100, beginning when it opens its doors at 5 a.m.
Prior to the grand opening on Thursday, Bojangles’ will be giving away free Legendary Iced Tea and Fresh-Brewed Coffee at the drive-thru from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, April 25.
“We are thrilled to open a new Bojangles’ restaurant in Canton and serve residents of the local community a delicious, satisfying meal,” said Kristal Beaver, President of Acorn Food Group, LLC...

April 05, 2012 // Franchising.com // Charlotte, N.C. -  Bo Cherry, LLC continues to satisfy Charlotte residents’ craving for Bojangles’ “Famous Chicken ‘n Biscuits” with the opening of its newest location at 4131 Statesville Road in Charlotte on April 2, 2012.
Situated off I-85, the new Bojangles’ features drive-thru and in-store dining beginning with breakfast and continuing through dinner late into the evening. The new Bojangles’ location opens after a complete renovation of the existing building during the past year. Spanning more than 3,600 square feet, the new location carries on the Bojangles’ warm, family-friendly tradition in a spacious environment.
“We are thrilled to open a new restaurant in Charlotte and to offer a dining experience unlike any other restaurant in the quick-serve chicken category,” said Raj Pathak, President of Bo Cherry, LLC, who owns and operates seven Bojangles’ restaurants in the area...

April 05, 2012 // Franchising.com // Greenville, S.C. - Chix and Bix, LLC celebrated the opening of its newest Upstate Bojangles’ location yesterday at 2545 N. Pleasantburg Drive in Greenville with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Mayor Knox White and Furman University Head Football Coach Bruce Fowler welcomed Bojangles’ to Greenville in front of city officials, Furman University coaches and staff and other special guests.
Situated in the Cherrydale area directly across the street from Home Depot, the new 3,500 square-foot restaurant will seat close to 80 guests and will serve the community Bojangles’ world-famous chicken, made-from-scratch biscuits and Legendary Iced Tea™ fresh all day, seven days a week. With quick and friendly drive-thru service as well as comfortable and convenient in-store seating, Bojangles’ valued customers will experience an enjoyable dining atmosphere with every visit...

March 16, 2012 // Franchising.com // Charlotte, N.C. - A Southern culinary staple is teaming up with the track Too Tough to Tame. Bojangles’ today announced its title sponsorship of South Carolina’s only NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race, the Bojangles’ Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway. The race will start at 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 12, in its traditional spot on Mother’s Day weekend.
Hungry race fans can also look forward to enjoying Bojangles’ at the track! The sponsorship agreement allows Bojangles’ to serve its delicious Chicken Supremes™, Cajun Filet Sandwich, Seasoned Fries™ and Legendary Iced Tea® at Darlington Raceway. This Bojangles’ menu will also be served at four other tracks owned and operated by International Speedway Corp...

Huntsville, Ala. - Mar. 9, 2012— New Generation Foods, LLC will celebrate the opening of Huntsville’s new Bojangles’ at 5015 North Memorial Parkway with an extraordinary $25 gift card giveaway on Tuesday, March 6, 2012. Bojangles’ will present the first 100 people in line inside the restaurant with the gift cards, beginning when it opens its doors at 5:30 a.m.
“We are thrilled to open our third Huntsville location; this community has always welcomed us with open arms and this giveaway is a great way for us to welcome in new and long-time fans,” said Justin Haddock, president of New Generation Foods, LLC. “We’re looking forward to continuing to build long-lasting relationships in Huntsville...

Charlotte, N.C. - Mar. 2, 2012— For the 11th consecutive year, Bojangles’ is supporting the Muscular Dystrophy Association through its Shamrocks Against Dystrophy® in-store fundraiser. Beginning today, March 2, through Sunday, March 18, customers can once again support the organization by purchasing a green shamrock for $1 or gold shamrock for $5.
The program is offered at all company-owned and participating franchise restaurant locations, and customers who support MDA by purchasing a $1 or $5 shamrock will be rewarded with a coupon for a free Bo-Berry Biscuit®, a delicious, sweet treat beloved by Bojangles’ customers.
Funds raised during the program will help send children affected by neuromuscular diseases to MDA Summer Camp...

Charlotte, N.C. - Feb. 8, 2012— This Valentine’s Day Bojangles’ is offering a special tasty treat – Heart-Shaped Bo-Berry Biscuits®. These made-from-scratch biscuits are the perfect sweets to give that special someone and will be available in all company-owned and participating franchise-owned locations from Friday, Feb. 10, through Valentine’s Day on Tuesday, Feb. 14.
“Bojangles’ is always looking for fun ways to celebrate the holidays,” said Bojangles’ Senior Vice President of Marketing Randy Poindexter. “Our mouth-watering Bo-Berry Biscuits have been a customer favorite since we first began offering them more than 20 years ago, and it is fitting for us to celebrate Valentine’s Day with one of our most beloved specialties...

Durham, N.C. - Jan. 24, 2012— Tri-Arc Food Systems is satisfying Durham residents’ craving for Bojangles’ Famous Chicken ‘n Biscuits with the opening of its newest location at 176 Stratford Lakes Drive.
Located on the corner of Fayetteville Road and Stratford Lakes Drive in front of Lowe’s, the new Bojangles’ features drive-thru and in-store dining beginning with breakfast and continuing through dinner late into the evening. Spanning 3,886 square feet, the new location carries on the Bojangles’ warm, family-friendly tradition in a spacious environment.
“We are thrilled to open a new restaurant in Durham and to offer a dining experience unlike any other restaurant in the quick-serve chicken category,” said Tommy Haddock, president of Tri-Arc Food Systems...

January 23, 2012 // Franchising.com // Murrells Inlet, S.C. - BoBenton is satisfying Murrells Inlet residents’ craving for Bojangles’ Famous Chicken ‘n Biscuits with the opening of its newest location at 12005 Highway 707 on January 19, 2012.
Situated on the corner of TPC Boulevard and Highway 707, the new Bojangles’ features drive-thru and in-store dining with breakfast served all day, including made-from-scratch proprietary menu items. Spanning 4,000 square feet, the new location carries on the Bojangles’ warm, friendly tradition in a spacious environment.
“We are thrilled to open a new Bojangles’ restaurant in Murrells Inlet and serve residents of the local community a delicious, satisfying meal,” said Mark Kiskunas, CFO of BoBenton, who owns and operates Bojangles’ with his father-in-law Keith Benton and operating partner Alan Chestnut...

Columbus, Miss. - Jan. 11, 2012— BO-J of MS, LLC is satisfying Columbus’ craving for Bojangles’ Famous Chicken ‘n Biscuits with the opening of its newest location at 1612 Highway 45 North in Columbus on January 10, 2012. Situated on the front parcel of the Leigh Mall, this marks the second Bojangles’ location to open in Mississippi and the second restaurant under the BO-J of MS, LLC ownership group, comprised of Bill & Pat Cunningham and their daughter, Stefanie Douglas.
“We are thrilled to open a new Bojangles’ restaurant in Columbus and serve residents of the local community a delicious, satisfying meal,” said Bill Cunningham, president of BO-J of MS, LLC. “Bojangles’ is sure to impress new and longtime fans of the brand and we look forward to offering the most flavorful chicken and biscuits in town...

January 04, 2012 // Franchising.com // Seneca, S.C. - BOJ of WNC, LLC is satisfying Seneca residents’ craving for Bojangles’ “Famous Chicken ‘n Biscuits” with the opening today of its newest location at 1011 Highway 123 Bypass in Seneca.
The new Bojangles’ features drive-thru and in-store dining beginning with breakfast and continuing through dinner late into the evening. Spanning more than 3,800 square feet, the new location carries on Bojangles’ warm, family-friendly tradition in a spacious environment.
“We are thrilled to become part of the Seneca community and to offer a dining experience unlike any other restaurant in the quick-serve chicken category,” said Jeff Rigsby, president of BOJ of WNC, LLC...

December 19, 2011 // Franchising.com // Charlotte, N.C. - “BO Time” on the go has never been easier with Bojangles’ brand new iPhone app, which allows users to play digital cornhole, find the closest restaurant, set up alerts to invite their friends to join them at Bojangles’ and even set a “stomach growl alarm” for It’s Bo Time! The new app is available at no cost for all iPhone and iPad® users only at the iTunes Store®.
Just in time for college bowl games, Bojangles’ new iPhone app features digital cornhole, a popular tailgating game. Now cornhole fans can play the game whether they’re at the stadium, in their living room or without an actual set of cornhole boards. Play modes include single-player mode and pass and play which allows you to play with a group of friends...

December 13, 2011 // Franchising.com // Anderson, S.C. - This morning the Anderson community received an early holiday gift – another Bojangles’ location to serve world-famous chicken, made-from-scratch biscuits and Legendary Iced Tea™. The new location in Anderson is located at 2041 East Greenville Street. Those who are already fans of Bojangles’ have eagerly anticipated the restaurant’s arrival, and those trying it for the first time are sure to soon crave the unique flavor of Bojangles’ menu items.
Like all Bojangles’ restaurants, the location on East Greenville Street will serve everything made fresh all day, seven days a week. The restaurant will offer southern classics with Bojangles’ one-of-a kind flavor including its hand-breaded chicken, buttermilk biscuits and biscuit sandwiches, delicious fixin’s and freshly-steeped iced tea...

November 15, 2011 // Franchising.com // Charlotte, N.C. - Last week Bojangles’ named company and franchise winners of its Master Biscuit Maker Challenge, an annual competition to put the company’s focus on one of its greatest passions – made-from-scratch, buttermilk biscuits. Winners of the 2011 Master Biscuit Maker title each earned $1,000, bragging rights and a commemorative Master Biscuit Maker plaque.
Company winners include:

Assistant Unit Director/Shift Manager Latoyea Finney of the University Parkway restaurant in Winston-Salem, N.C.
Unit Director David Dodder of the East Atkins Street restaurant in Dobson, N.C.
Crew Member Dave Bailey of the East Broad Street restaurant in Rockingham, N...

The North Carolina Junior Golf Foundation has recognized Bojangle's as a supporter of junior golf tournaments in North Carolina.
Raleigh, NC, November 12, 2011 --(PR.com)-- The North Carolina Junior Tour provides affordable, nationally ranked junior golf tournaments to young men and women. Bojangle's regional franchisee, Tri-Arc Food Systems, has been announced as the newest sponsor of the NC Junior Tour and Junior Golf Foundation. Their sponsorship helps keep entry fees low and nationally ranked junior golf tournaments accessible to the hundreds of members of the NC Junior Golf Foundation and NC Junior Tour.
The NC Junior Tour holds nationally ranked junior golf tournaments throughout North Carolina. These events are open to all junior golfers regardless of residency...

Charlotte, N.C. - Nov. 8, 2011— Today and Thursday, Nov. 10, the test kitchen at the Bojangles’ Support Center in South Charlotte will be the scene of a heated battle among biscuit-makers from across the Southeast. Teammates will vie for Master Biscuit Maker titles in the final round of Bojangles’ annual competition to find the top biscuit-maker in its system of more than 500 locations.
The two winners of the Master Biscuit Maker title – one from company-operated restaurants and another from franchise-operated locations – will each walk away with a $1,000 grand prize and the title of Master Biscuit Maker. Every Bojangles’ team member that makes it to Charlotte is already a winner, though, having won their store-level, area-level and then region-level challenge for a chance to compete in the final round...

Charlotte, N.C. - Nov. 2, 2011— Eight employees and two children of employees at company- and franchise-owned Bojangles’ have been named the recipients of $1,000 academic scholarships in honor of Bojangles’ co-founder Jack Fulk, who passed away earlier this year.
The ten recipients of the inaugural Jack Fulk Scholarships include:
- Jasmine Black, High Point, N.C.- Hannah Brooks, Clemmons, N.C.- Tera Freeman, Marietta, Ga- Rachel Frye, Ooltewah, Tenn.- Darris Jones, Raleigh, N.C- Andrena McCants, Columbia, S.C.- Steven McDuffie, Greenwood, S. C- Samantha Pavalko, Reading, Pa- Kelsey Schlabra, Woodstock, Ga- Colin Williams, Raleigh, N.C.
“Bojangles’ is honored to provide these team members and their families with the chance to further their education...

October 31, 2011 // Franchising.com // Gastonia, N.C. - Today Bojangles’ opened its sixth restaurant in the Gastonia area located at 3638 South New Hope Road. Customers who are already fans of Bojangles’ world-famous chicken, made-from-scratch biscuits and Legendary Iced Tea have eagerly anticipated the restaurant’s arrival, and those trying it for the first time will soon crave the unique flavor of Bojangles’ menu items.
Like all Bojangles’ restaurants, the location on South New Hope Road will serve everything made fresh all day, seven days a week. The restaurant will offer southern classics with Bojangles’ one-of-a kind flavor, including its World Famous chicken, buttermilk biscuits and biscuit sandwiches, delicious fixin’s and freshly-steeped iced tea...

Charlotte, N.C. - Oct. 10, 2011— Born and bred on the border of the Carolinas, Bojangles’ knows the perfect tailgate setup isn’t complete unless all the key Southern food groups are represented – chicken, biscuits and, of course, iced tea. It‘s hard to imagine a proper tailgate without iced tea, which is why Bojangles’ created the new Big BO Box to provide plenty of room for all the tailgate classics.
With Bojangles’ new Big BO Box, fans of football and Bojangles’ alike can conveniently carry their tailgating essentials in one box rather than having a box for the food and carrying tea with their other hand. And we’re not talking about just any tea, but a half-gallon of Bojangles’ Legendary Iced Tea™, steeped the old-fashioned way and an ideal complement to Bojangles’ world famous chicken...