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Is Bojangles coming to New Jersey? ›

Bojangles is famous for its cajun-season fried chicken, buttermilk biscuits and Legendary Iced Tea. The company announced last year a plan to open 10 restaurants in New Jersey across Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Middlesex and Union counties.

Bojangles is a fast food restaurant famous for its chicken, biscuits and tea. While it's had several locations around the state, including in Normal, Mt. Vernon and Marion, officials announced Monday it has signed a development agreement to bring multiple locations to the Chicago area.

In other words, Bojangles' targeted markets like Los Angeles, Phoenix, Ohio, Utah, Nevada, and Colorado will feature a pared down menu, while its core markets will continue with its traditional menu.

Today, Bojangles currently has over 500 franchise locations in operation around the country, with Indianapolis slated as the next exciting market we're expanding into.

Bojangles' New Jersey locations will open throughout North Jersey in Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Middlesex and Union counties. Exact restaurant locations and opening dates have yet to be announced. “Despite not having a location in New Jersey, the brand already has strong market recognition,” franchisee Dipak Patel said.

Slim Chickens, an Arkansas-based restaurant chain, announced that it is opening stores in Middlesex, Mercer and Essex counties, which will be the only New Jersey locations. The first, which was in Flemington, closed in 2021 just months after opening.

The company was founded in Charlotte, North Carolina in 1977 by Jack Fulk and Richard Thomas. Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S. Bojangles has locations in Honduras and previously franchised restaurants in Grand Cayman Island, Jamaica, Mexico and China.

These restaurants are located in 17 states and territories and 498 cities. The state with the most Bojangles locations is North Carolina, with 323 restaurants. This is about 41% of all Bojangles locations in the United States. The city with the most Bojangles locations is Charlotte, with 37 locations.

It's served inside a warm, buttermilk biscuit made fresh by one of our certified biscuit makers. “When it comes to our seasonal menu items, the Pork Chop Griller is the ultimate fan-favorite,” said Marshall Scarborough, Vice President of Menu and Culinary Innovation at Bojangles.

Bojangles Expansion in Texas

According to reports, Bojangles is expanding its presence in Texas. It has five travel center locations planned, including Lorena (Waco), Seguin (San Antonio), and Tyler. This growth is part of Bojangles' plan to open more than 200 restaurants over the next several years.

Why is Bojangles chicken called Bojangles? ›

The song is not about tap dancer Bill “Bojangles” Robinson (1878-1949), but about a dancing drunk Walker met in a New Orleans jail cell who offered that nickname as a pseudonym. “Bojangles the restaurant has no affiliation with the song,” said Woodward. The founders just liked the sound of the word.

Bojangles, a popular Southern fast-food chain known for its chicken and chicken sandwiches, announced it will expand to California. A popular Southern fast-food chain known for its chicken and biscuits will open its first restaurant in Los Angeles County in early 2025.

Charlotte, NC

Bojangles / Place founded

An iconic Southern fried chicken chain is headed North. Bojangles is expanding to add locations in Northern states like New York, Ohio and Pennsylvania as well as Southern states like Florida and Texas, reports the Charlotte Observer.

The company was founded in Charlotte, North Carolina in 1977 by Jack Fulk and Richard Thomas.

Flashback: Over the years, Bojangles, which was bought in 2019 by Jordan Co. and Durational Capital Management, has expanded into new markets with mixed results.