Bojangles - About the company
Bojangles is an acquired company based in Charlotte (United States), founded in 1977 by Richard Thomas and Jack Fulk. It operates as a Southern-inspired fast food restaurant specializing in fried chicken and biscuits. , with last known valuation of $*****. The company has 1126 active competitors, including 55 funded and 102 that have exited. Its top competitors include companies like First Watch, Chipotle and YUM! Brands.
Company Details
Southern-inspired fast food restaurant specializing in fried chicken and biscuits. Offers a variety of Southern-style meals, including signature fried chicken, scratch-made buttermilk biscuits, and flavorful sides. Customers can order for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, with options for individual meals, combos, and catering for large groups. The menu features favorites like chicken sandwiches, biscuit combos with various fillings, and seasonal treats. The company provides convenient ordering options and a mobile app for exclusive deals, monthly offers, and easy access to their famous fried chicken and biscuits. The business model is B2C, focusing on providing quick and delicious Southern cuisine to individual customers and groups.
- Website
- www.bojangles.com/
Key Metrics
Founded Year
1977
Location
Charlotte, United States
Stage
Acquired
Last Known Valuation
$***** as on Nov 06, 2018
Investors
Ranked
9th among 1126 active competitors
Annual Revenue
$500M - $1B as on Dec 31, 2017
Employee Count
11,480 as on Sep 30, 2026
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Exit Details
Acquired by Durational (Nov 06, 2018)
Legal entities associated with Bojangles
Bojangles is associated with 2 legal entities given below:
Legal Entity Name | Date of Incorporation | Revenue | Latest Employee Count | Reports |
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BOJANGLES' RESTAURANTS, INC. CIN: 95-4283932 , United States, Active | Feb 29, 2016 | - | 2607 (As on Dec 31, 2023) | - |
BOJANGLES', INC. CIN: 1630132 , United States, Active | Jun 27, 2011 | $500M - $1B (As on Dec 31, 2017) | - | - |
Bojangles's acquisition details
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Bojangles's funding and investors
Bojangles is a funded company. Bojangles has 8 institutional investors.
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Bojangles' founders and board of directors
Founder? Claim ProfileThe founders of Bojangles are Richard Thomas and Jack Fulk.
Here are the details of Bojangles' key team members:
- Richard Thomas: Co-Founder of Bojangles.
- Jack Fulk: Co-Founder of Bojangles.
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Bojangles' employee count trend
Bojangles has 11,480 employees as of Sep 26. Here is Bojangles's employee count trend over the years:
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Bojangles's Competitors and alternates
Top competitors of Bojangles include First Watch, Chipotle and YUM! Brands. Here is the list of Top 10 competitors of Bojangles, ranked by Tracxn score:
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Rank | Company Details | Short Description | Total Funding | Investors | Tracxn Score |
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1st | First Watch 1983, Bradenton (United States), Public | Chain of limited service restaurant | - | 73/100 | |
2nd | Chipotle 1993, Newport Beach (United States), Public | Chains providing prepared meals and catering services | $1.5M | 67/100 | |
3rd | YUM! Brands 1997, Louisville (United States), Acquired | Restaurants chains | - | - | 66/100 |
4th | Cracker Barrel 1969, Lebanon (United States), Public | Chain of limited service restaurants | - | - | 66/100 |
5th | Dennys 1953, Spartanburg (United States), Acquired | Owns and operates a chain of cafes | - | 66/100 | |
6th | Bob Evans Farms 1946, Rio Grande City (United States), Acquired | Restaurant chain and processed pork products manufacturer & supplier based in USA | - | - | 66/100 |
7th | BJ's Restaurants 1978, Huntington Beach (United States), Public | Limited service restaurant chain | - | 66/100 | |
8th | Tropical Smoothie Cafe 1997, Atlanta (United States), Acquired | Fast-casual restaurant inspiring better with smoothies, food, and community | - | 65/100 | |
9th | Bojangles 1977, Charlotte (United States), Acquired | Southern-inspired fast food restaurant specializing in fried chicken and biscuits | - | 65/100 | |
10th | DAVE’S HOT CHICKEN 2017, Pasadena (United States), Acquired | Provider of hot chicken and related food items | - | 65/100 |
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Bojangles's Investments and acquisitions
Bojangles has made no investments or acquisitions yet.
Reports related to Bojangles
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News related to Bojangles
Media has covered Bojangles for a total of 19 events in the last 1 year, 13 of them have been about company updates and 4 about partnerships.
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Hi Auto and Bojangles Announce Multi-Year Extension of Bo-Linda AI Drive-Thru PartnershipBusiness Wire•Oct 22, 2026•Hi Auto, Bojangles
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Bojangles Brings More Crunch and More Flavor to Two Fan Favorites for a Limited TimeBusiness Wire•Aug 03, 2026•Bojangles
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Bojangles Debuts Famous Carolina Flavor with First Arizona RestaurantBusiness Wire•Jul 20, 2026•Bojangles
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Chicken chain Bojangles to open in far west San Antonio - United StatesEUROPE SAYS•Jul 01, 2026•Bojangles
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Bojangles Launches New Summer Menu Items: Peach Iced Tea and Blackberry CobblerBusiness Wire•Jun 10, 2026•Bojangles
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Bojangles Brings Back Breakfast Bo-Rito and Introduces Fuego Breakfast Bo-RitoBusiness Wire•Jun 08, 2026•Bojangles
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