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Bojangles' franchisee recognized by U.S. Chamber of Commerce

March 6, 2013

Acorn Food Group LLC, a Bojangles' franchise group based in Jasper, Ga., was recently honored with a 2013 Blue Ribbon Small Business Award by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

The group was recognized for its "dedication to the principles of free enterprise and its contributions to restoring jobs and prosperity."

Acorn Food Group LLC, led by Franchise Partner Kristal Beaver, opened the Jasper Bojangles' in 2006. The group recently opened a second location in Canton, Ga., as well. Acorn partners with local churches, charities and non-profits throughout these communities, operating under a motto of: "Yes is the answer, what is the question?"

These relationships helped the Jasper restaurant generate more than $2 million in sales in 2012. The Pickens County Chamber of Commerce put together the award nomination on behalf of Bojangles' last year, surprising Beaver and her team when the announcement was made.

"We are humbled and honored to receive this award on behalf of Bojangles'," said Beaver. "This job is more than just a business to us, it is a calling, and we're proud to represent the brand in our local communities."

This year's 100 Blue Ribbon winners were selected from a record number of nationwide applicants and will be honored at America's Small Business Summit 2013, which will be held from April 29 to May 1 in Washington, D.C.

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