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Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits
Quick-service chicken restaurant
This Bojangles won't dance in worn out shoes, but it will cook some chicken for you. Bojangles' Holdings operates and franchises more than 450 quick-service eateries that specialize in Cajun-style chicken and biscuits. The restaurants also offer chicken sandwiches and Buffalo-style chicken wings, along with a breakfast menu. Located mostly in Southeastern states, the chain includes over 150 company-owned locations; the rest are operated by franchisees. Founded in 1977 by former KFC president Richard Thomas and partner Jack Fulk, Bojangles' is owned by Advent International, a global private equity firm based in Boston.
Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits
9432 Southern Pine Boulevard
Charlotte, NC 28273
800-366-9921
Fast Facts
| Year established | 1977 |
| Franchising since | 1979 |
| Can be run from home? | No |
| Number of employees needed | 35 - 50 |
| Item 19 Financial Performance Representation? | Yes |
| Multiple units must be purchased in U.S. | No |
| Multiple units must be purchased outside U.S. | No |
| % of franchisees who own multiple units | 53% |
| Absentee ownership allowed? | Yes |
Franchise Unit Growth Rate
| Year | U.S. Franchises |
Non-U.S. Franchises |
Company-Owned Locations |
| 2011 | 309 | 2 | 193 |
| 2010 | 298 | 2 | 186 |
| 2009 | 296 | 2 | 163 |
Expanding in These Locations
Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland, Tennessee, Virginia
Costs
| Total Investment | $357,000 - $771,000 |
| Franchise Fee | $25,000 |
| Royalty Fee | 4% |
Financial Requirements
| Net Worth | $1,000,000 |
| Liquid Capital | $500,000 |
Franchisee Qualifications
Entrepreneurial spirit
Food-service business experience
Qualified operators
Financing
| Does franchisor offer financing? | No |
| Is franchisor on the SBA's Franchise Registry? | Yes |
| Is franchisor a member of the IFA's VetFran program? | No |
Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits
9432 Southern Pine Boulevard
Charlotte, NC 28273
800-366-9921
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Bojangles' Holdings Inc.
This Bojangles won't dance in worn out shoes, but it will cook some chicken for you. Bojangles' Holdings operates and franchises more than 375 quick-service eateries that specialize in Cajun-style chicken and biscuits. The restaurants also offer chicken sandwiches and Buffalo-style chicken wings, along with a breakfast menu. Located mostly ...
| Company Type: | Subsidiary |
| Employees: | 4,500 |
| Executives: | Randy Kibler, CEO and PresidentTony Hopson, VP Franchise OperationsJohn Jordan, SVP and CFO |
| Sales: | $97,600,000 |
| Industries: | Fast-Food & Quick-Service Restaurants |
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| Top Competitors: | Chick-fil-AKFCPopeyes |
Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits
9432 Southern Pine Boulevard
Charlotte, NC 28273
800-366-9921
