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Bojangles' franchisee named entrepreneur of the year finalist

June 30, 2014

Bojangles' franchise partner Cameron McRae, president and CEO of Kinston, N.C.-based Tands Inc., was named a finalist in the Southeast Region for the 2014 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year awards.

According to a news release, each year, EY recognizes the top business leaders in more than 145 cities in more than 60 countries as part of the Entrepreneur of the Year program. Finalists and eventual winners in various categories are chosen based on their ability to "demonstrate leadership and achievement, as well as their passion for inspiring others to succeed."

McRae was recognized in the "Food and Beverage" category at special awards gala held June 26 at the Intercontinental Buckhead in Atlanta. He opened Tands' first Bojangles' location in 1980. Tands has since grown to become one of Bojangles' largest franchise entities, operating nearly 60 restaurants throughout eastern North Carolina and Richmond, Va.