STRATEGIC PARTNERS
February 18, 2022
Bojangles has announced the signing of a multi-unit franchise development agreement to acquire five restaurants and develop an additional five in Virginia Beach.
The new locations will be dispersed throughout Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Suffolk and Portsmouth. Leading the development is Yoshi Nakamura and Kirk Hartman of NAKA Capital Restaurant Group, an experienced duo with an extensive background in the QSR segment and franchise industry. Bojangles' latest agreement to expand in the Greater Norfolk Area comes on the heels of the brand's announcement to grow in Texas, where roughly 50 restaurants are set to open, according to a press release.
"We're excited to build on our recent development success and welcome Yoshi and Kirk to the Bojangles family. We're looking for experienced operators that are eager to grow, and Yoshi and Kirk perfectly fit that classification," Jose Costa, chief growth officer at Bojangles, said in the release. "Their extensive knowledge of the franchising industry and foodservice background will position them for success with our brand. We look forward to opening new locations in the Virginia Beach market, as we continue to expand Bojangles' national footprint."
Nakamura and Hartman will look to open their first new location in 2023.
Bojangles operates approximately 750 system-wide restaurants in 14 states.
