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Bojangles' hires CKE exec as new CFO

September 3, 2019

Bojangles' has named former CKE Restaurants finance leader Reese Stewart as its CFO. Stewart was most recently chief accounting officer and senior vice president of finance for the parent company of Carl's Jr. and Hardee's, a news release said. 

Reese Stewart. (Photo Provided)

At CKE, Reese oversaw the company's financial transition from public ownership to private equity. Bojangles' also transitioned to a private company earlier this year with an all-cash acquisition by Durational Capital Management LP and The Jordan Company, L.P.

Reese also held positions with Infonet Services Corporation, Deloitte and Windes & McClaughry Accountancy Corporation. 

"We are very excited that Reese has joined our Bojangles' family," Bojangles' CEO Jose Armario said in the release. "Reese is a standout in the world of corporate finance, and his experience in the QSR industry is difficult to match. He has a well-documented history of bringing financial teams together to maximize resources and drive the business forward. We have big plans for the future of our brand and a strong, experienced financial leader is key to our success."

Bojangles', based in Charlotte, North Carolina, had 763 stores at the end of June this year. Of that number, 320 were company-operated and 443 were franchised.