50. Bojangles Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits

Sep 28, 2025
Sep 28, 2025 Updated Jan 16, 2026

Last Year Rank: 53
Investment Range: $2,650,870 - $3,829,400
Initial Investment: $35,000
Category: Restaurant

Company Description

Bojangles is a Southeastern chain of fast-food restaurants. It offers southern staples such as grits and Cajun dishes, as well as biscuits.

The first location opened in 1977 in Charlotte, North Carolina, and the first franchise location opened just a year later. Bojangles more recently initiated a new restaurant design complete with a more contemporary look and a “Biscuit Theater” where customers can watch the biscuit-making process. While the brand largely serves the Southeast U.S. region, expansion is underway in markets such as New York, New Jersey, Nevada and Arizona.

In January 2019, private equity firms The Jordan Company and Durational Capital Management acquired Bojangles.

Company Statistics

Global Sales: $1,881,267,863
US Units: 825
International Units: 0
Total Units: 825
Percent Franchised: 68%
% International Units: 0%
US Franchised Units: 559
International Franchised Units: 0
Sales Growth %: 5.6%
Unit Growth %: 1.5%

Sponsored information provided by the franchisor

Bojangles is the authentic Southern chicken franchise powerhouse, bringing handmade favorites to new regions across the U.S. With our unique menu filled to the brim with scratch-made favorites in markets everywhere, we offer guests a taste of the South no matter where we go.

It’s not just about the guests – savvy franchisees looking for a well-known name in the thriving chicken segment recognize Bo* as an intriguing opportunity. As our brand continues to grow, we’re welcoming experienced operators to spread our brand like butter on biscuits.