Get to Know BO
Bojangles is a Carolina-born restaurant chain specializing in craveable Southern chicken, biscuits and tea made fresh daily from real recipes, and with a friendly smile. Founded in 1977 as a single location in Charlotte, our beloved brand continues to grow nationwide. Our guests are at the forefront of everything we do. In addition to serving up flavorful food, we’re committed to doing good in the communities we serve. Fans from all over know Bojangles for our catchy tagline – “It’s Bo Time!”
1977
Opens first location in Charlotte
1987
Introduces Bo-Berry Biscuits® and Seasoned Fries
1989
Introduces Chicken Supremes®
Remains open when Hurricane Hugo struck
1993
Introduces Bo-Rounds
2003
Launches "GottaWannaNeedaGettaHava" tagline
2008
Opens first airport location
2010
Adopts "It's Bo Time!" tagline
2011
Opens 500th Restaurant
2015
Listed on NASDAQ
2019
Acquired by The Jordan Company & Durational Capital Management
2020
Drops the apostrophe from name
2022
Celebrates 45th Birthday
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Our Leadership
Jose Armario
CEO of Bojangles Inc.
Tom Boland
Chief Marketing Officer
Jim Cannon
Chief Development Officer
Richard Del Valle
Chief Technology Officer
Ken Koziol
Chief Restaurant Support Officer
Laura Roberts
Chief Legal Officer
Reese Stewart
Chief Financial Officer
David Whitaker
Chief Operating Officer
Jose Armario
CEO of Bojangles Inc.
Tom Boland
Chief Marketing Officer
Jim Cannon
Chief Development Officer
Richard Del Valle
Chief Technology Officer
Ken Koziol
Chief Restaurant Support Officer
Laura Roberts
Chief Legal Officer
Reese Stewart
Chief Financial Officer
David Whitaker
Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
January 7, 2024
Bojangles Kicks Off New Year with the Return of Chicken Rice Bowls and All-New, Bo-Berry Cobbler
Learn MoreNovember 11, 2024
Bojangles Launches Catering on Website, Invites Fans to Share ‘Bo Time Moments’ for Chance to Have Their Next Celebration Catered
Learn MoreNovember 4, 2024
Bojangles Names Grant Williams as Vice President of Digital and Omnichannel Marketing
Learn MoreOctober 28, 2024
Bojangles Transforms into Boojangles for Halloween, Unveiling All-New Bo Bites and Spooky Drive-Thru Experience
Learn MoreOctober 23, 2024
Bojangles Crowns 2024 “Best of the Best” General Managers, Celebrating Excellence in Restaurant Leadership and Service Across Footprint
Learn MoreAround The Web
January 29, 2025
Bojangles Sets the Stage for 2025 with New Growth Momentum and Innovation
via Franchising.com
January 16, 2025
Bojangles sets opening date for 1st Las Vegas restaurant
via Las Vegas Review-Journal
