Who Owns Bojangles?
Private investment firms Durational Capital Management and The Jordan Company, which took Bojangles private in January 2019.
Bojangles history
Jack Fulk and Richard Thomas opened the first Bojangles in Charlotte, North Carolina in 1977, selling Cajun spiced fried chicken and buttermilk biscuits. The company has changed hands several times and is still headquartered in Charlotte.
| Year | What happened |
|---|---|
| 1977 | First Bojangles opens in Charlotte, North Carolina |
| 2007 | Falfurrias Capital Partners buys the company |
| 2011 | Advent International buys Bojangles |
| 2015 | Bojangles goes public on the Nasdaq |
| 2019 | Durational Capital and The Jordan Company take it private |
How big is Bojangles?
Bojangles has more than 800 restaurants, mostly in the Southeast, and has been expanding into new states such as Texas and New York with franchise partners.
See the menu
Chicken, biscuit and Big Bo Box prices are on the Bojangles menu.
Related Questions
Is Bojangles publicly traded?
No. It has been privately owned since 2019.
Who founded Bojangles?
Jack Fulk and Richard Thomas, in Charlotte, North Carolina in 1977.
How much did Bojangles sell for in 2019?
About $593 million.
Where is Bojangles headquartered?
Charlotte, North Carolina.
Is Bojangles for sale?
Reports in 2025 said the owners were exploring a sale. No change in ownership had been confirmed when this guide was checked.
How many Bojangles restaurants are there?
More than 800, mostly in the Southeast.
More on Bojangles
About this guide. USA Food Menu is an independent reference site and is not affiliated with Bojangles. Details come from public sources and were checked in October 2026. See current prices on the Bojangles menu.
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