Bojangles Accelerates National Franchise Growth in 2025 with New Markets and Expansion Momentum

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1 Expanding Our National Footprint with 10 New Openings in Q1
2 What’s Next: New Markets and Milestones
3 Why Bojangles is Positioned for National Franchise Growth
4 A Proven Franchise Opportunity for Multi-Unit Ownership

Bojangles has long been known for its bold flavors and loyal fan base, but today, the brand’s story is just as much about smart, national franchise growth.

As we enter new markets and open doors in untapped territories, Bojangles is proving its strength as a modern QSR concept with staying power. With strong momentum already in motion in 2025, our development efforts are focused on expanding thoughtfully, partnering with the right operators and bringing our proven model to communities across the country.

Expanding Our National Footprint with 10 New Openings in Q1

Bojangles has kicked off 2025 with notable development momentum, opening 10 restaurants across a diverse mix of markets in the first quarter alone. The new locations reflect a combination of both franchise and corporate growth and signal our increasing reach beyond our Southeastern roots.

Markets with recent openings include:

Birmingham, Alabama
Dallas-Fort Worth and Houston, Texas
Columbia, South Carolina
Las Vegas, Nevada
Atlanta, Georgia
Zanesville, Ohio
Cordova, Tennessee
Orlando, Florida
Piscataway, New Jersey

These new openings are setting the tone for the remainder of the year. The momentum reflects our commitment to meeting growing consumer demand for high-quality, flavor-forward chicken and breakfast options, and signals continued opportunity for experienced franchise operators looking to enter new markets with a rising QSR brand.

What’s Next: New Markets and Milestones

Following a strong start to 2025, we are building on our development momentum with several additional openings planned in the months ahead. The pipeline includes new restaurants in both existing and first-time markets, continuing to advance our national franchise growth strategy.

In the near term, Bojangles has plans for locations in Orlando, Florida and Baton Rouge, Louisiana, as well as additional units in Dallas and Houston, two high-growth markets where demand for flavorful chicken concepts remains strong. Notably, Colorado will welcome its first-ever Bojangles location, marking another step toward building a broader footprint in the Western U.S.

Beyond immediate openings, Bojangles franchise is actively targeting additional growth in key metropolitan areas, including New Jersey, New York, Denver, Kansas City and throughout Texas. These cities represent significant opportunities for us to introduce our distinctive breakfast and chicken offerings to new audiences while capitalizing on growing consumer demand in untapped markets.

As Bojangles expands across the U.S., we remain focused on strategic development — entering markets where our craveable menu, strong unit economics and operational support can set franchisees up for long-term success. This next wave of growth further reinforces Bojangles’ shift from a regional favorite to a fast-growing, nationwide player in the QSR space.

Why Bojangles is Positioned for National Franchise Growth

As consumer preferences continue to shift, Bojangles remains well-positioned to meet demand with a differentiated concept that delivers on flavor, value, flexibility and efficiency. Our brand’s approach to menu innovation and operational design gives us a competitive edge in the fast-growing chicken and breakfast industry.

Our franchisees benefit from a model that serves multiple dayparts and caters to a wide range of guest preferences. With breakfast accounting for a significant percentage of systemwide sales, our ability to drive traffic from open to close is a key advantage. Combined with the rollout of our boneless chicken platform and newly optimized kitchen design, Bojangles is built to support high-volume sales while reducing labor demands and improving consistency.

What sets us apart is our ability to balance sticking to our roots with modern innovation. We remain committed to the scratch-made quality and Southern hospitality that built the brand, while continuing to evolve with new menu offerings and restaurant formats that appeal to today’s fast-paced consumer.

From long-time fans in the Southeast to first-time guests in new markets, Bojangles continues to stand out as a QSR brand that delivers a memorable experience — and a smart investment opportunity for growth-minded operators.

A Proven Franchise Opportunity for Multi-Unit Ownership

With 266 company-operated restaurants and 561 franchised locations, Bojangles has built a solid foundation, and we’re far from done. Our national franchise growth is well underway, and there’s still significant room for development in key markets across the country.

As we grow, we’re focused on partnering with experienced operators who are ready to scale with a brand that offers strong unit economics, a craveable menu and a clear strategy for long-term success. Bojangles is actively seeking qualified franchise candidates who are interested in multi-unit ownership in the chicken and breakfast industry.

This next phase of growth represents a unique opportunity to join a rising brand that’s evolving for today’s market while staying true to what has made it successful for more than 45 years. If you’re a growth-minded operator looking to diversify your portfolio with a brand that’s built for scale, Bojangles may be the right fit for you.