Franchising

Bojangles signs multi-unit deal for 50 Texas restaurants

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January 7, 2022

Bojangles has signed a multi-unit deal in Texas.

In June 2021, Bojangles disclosed its launch into Houston and Dallas Fort-Worth with six franchised stores and 15 corporate locations. Less than seven months later, the brand has now signed a total of five multi-unit agreements and plans to build 30 corporate-owned stores, to bring approximately 50 restaurants to the greater Austin, DFW, Houston and San Antonio markets in the coming years, according to a press release.

Bojangles franchised locations in Texas will be dispersed throughout Austin, DFW, Houston and San Antonio and the corporate-owned restaurants will be built in DFW and Houston. In addition to the development agreements already signed, Bojangles sees potential to open more than 100 units in Texas over the next seven to 10 years.

"Here we grow again at Bojangles! We're excited to launch our brand in the Lone Star State and to have interest from experienced operators throughout key growth markets in Texas. These strong operators have a deep understanding of their markets and share our commitment to bringing Bojangles to the great people of this state," Jose Costa, chief growth officer at Bojangles, said in the release. "We know guests in Texas are going to love the Southern flavor of Bojangles, and we look forward to working with our new franchisees to open these restaurants, as well as to seeding the market with corporate stores to quickly expand our footprint. This is just the beginning for us."

To accelerate development in Texas, Bojangles is partnering with the following franchisees:

• SAT Restaurant Group, LLC will bring three Bojangles restaurants to the greater DFW Metroplex with plans to build in Mesquite, Irving and Arlington. SAT Restaurant Group, LLC have 15-plus years of experience introducing multi-unit, multi-branded QSR and fast-casual brands to North Texas.
• Lash Foods, LLC will add three Bojangles locations to the northern region of Houston.
• Zenith USA Investments, LLC has signed a development agreement to open three Bojangles restaurants in the greater DFW Metroplex with plans to build in Duncanville, DeSoto and Cedar Hill.
• TXBO Group Inc will be developing five Bojangles restaurants in Collin County, Texas, including the communities of Plano, Allen and McKinney.
• Copacetic Group, LLC will launch their franchising career by opening three Bojangles locations in Northeast San Antonio.

Bojangles operates 750 units in 14 states.