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-tato 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
Kate Ward
Chief Legal Officer
Reese Stewart
Chief Financial Officer
David Whitaker
Chief Operating Officer
Cathy Chase
Chief People 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
Kate Ward
Chief Legal Officer
Reese Stewart
Chief Financial Officer
David Whitaker
Chief Operating Officer
Cathy Chase
Chief People Officer
Recent News
October 14, 2025
Bojangles Declares 10:31 p.m. “Boo Time” with Nightly Deals to Celebrate Halloween Season
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The Bojangles Foundation Fuels Back-to-School Season with 12,840 Book Donations, Celebrates 2025 Teachers of the Year Across the Southeast
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Bojangles Celebrates Opening of New Support Center with Biscuit-Cutting Ceremony, Student Artwork Showcase and Open House
Learn MoreJune 23, 2025
Bojangles Rolls Out New breakfast Bo-Rito - A Bold, Portable Take on Classic Morning Favorites
Learn MoreApril 28, 2025
Bojangles Offers Free Meals to All Charlotte-area First Responders in Honor of Fallen CMPD Officers
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