Bojangles was founded in 1977 in North Carolina by Jack Faulk and Richard Thomas. It serves Cajun-style chicken and buttermilk biscuits to customers across the Southeastern United States. Currently, Bojangles owns 154 company locations and franchises 277 stores in the United States, with a total investment to open a new franchise ranging from $280,000 to $560,000 including a $25,000 franchise fee and 4% ongoing royalty fee for 20 years.