The Southern food chain is expanding into new markets, including New York City, Nevada and California, as it pushes toward 1,000 stores nationwide.<\/p>\n
WASHINGTON \u2014 Bojangles is on track for a major expansion, announcing plans to open 18 new locations across eight states before the end of 2025.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The\u00a0Southern fast food chain<\/a>, known for its fried chicken, biscuits and sweet tea, is headed to several major markets, including New York, New Jersey, Nevada, Ohio and California.<\/p>\n Six of the 18 remaining openings this year are in brand new markets for the company. The upcoming New York City restaurant, located in Brooklyn, marks the return of Bojangles in the big Apple for the first time since the 1980s.<\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s a monumental moment, now that we\u2019re entering the New York Metropolitan area again,\u201d Jose Armario, CEO of Bojangles said<\/a>. \u201cThe East Coast is craving the authentic, Southern charm that Bojangles delivers, and we\u2019re excited to introduce locals to something new.\u201d<\/p>\n The Charlotte-based company currently operates 850 locations in 20 states but told\u00a0<\/a>USA Today it plans to surpass 1,000 stores in the next few years. Thirty new locations have already opened in 2025, and the upcoming 18 mark a continued push to bring the Southern charm of Bojangles\u2019 to more locations across the country.<\/p>\n \u201cThis year has already been a landmark for Bojangles, and we\u2019re just getting started,\u201d Armario added. \u201cBojangles\u2019 momentum is real, and we\u2019re committed to keeping our foot on the gas on our mission to expand coast-to-coast.\u201d<\/p>\n