Franchising

Former Popeye's executives acquire existing Bojangles, plan for expansion

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September 3, 2021

Bojangles has announced the signing of a franchisee agreement with newly formed franchise group Cedartown Chicken LLC., led by restaurant development industry veteran Greg Vojnovic and a team of former Popeye's executives. Under the agreement, Cedartown has acquired seven existing Bojangles locations in western Georgia from Robinson Holdings, a former franchisee, according to a press release. In addition to the acquisition of the restaurants, Cedartown has signed an agreement with Bojangles to develop 11 restaurants in the same area.

"We're thrilled to welcome Cedartown to the Bojangles family," Jose Costa, chief growth officer for Bojangles, said in a release. "This group knows the QSR business, knows chicken and knows development. We look forward to a long and successful partnership with them across Georgia and portions of Alabama, as well as many additional markets."

In 2021 alone, the brand has signed franchisee agreements to open more than 100 stores in target markets. Signed deals this year include an expansion agreement with longtime franchisee Jeff Rigsby to open 45 stores, including 15 in the market of Columbus, Ohio, a deal with Chaac Foods Restaurants to open 40 stores, with 15 in Orlando, Florida, and an agreement with two franchisees in Dallas and Houston.