Bojangles, the iconic restaurant chain known for its craveable breakfast and Southern-style chicken, biscuits and tea, continues its nationwide expansion in 2026 with a series of openings, including the debut of a new restaurant in Oklahoma City, which will be the first-ever Bojangles location in the state of Oklahoma. Throughout Q1, the brand opened 16 additional locations across multiple states and entered new areas across Michigan and New York, further extending its national footprint.

“Since opening, we’ve been encouraged by how the Brooklyn community has shown up for us,” said Habib Hashimi, owner and operator of Bojangles New York. “We’ve seen excitement from guests trying Bojangles for the first time, along with longtime fans who’ve been eager for the brand to arrive in New York. It’s been rewarding to see how quickly people have embraced the food, the hospitality and the experience.”

The brand’s first restaurant opening in Michigan this past February marked another impressive milestone, delivering a record-setting debut with strong sales out of the gate and signaling increased consumer demand for bold-flavored chicken, handcrafted biscuits and breakfast offerings as Bojangles enters new regions.

Additional openings throughout the first quarter spanned a wide range of markets, including Texas, North Carolina, Arkansas, New Jersey, South Carolina, Nevada, Ohio, Michigan, Alabama, Florida and New York.These openings reflect continued growth across both established Southeastern strongholds and newer expansion markets nationwide.

“Beginning 2026 with restaurant openings across multiple regions reflects the scale of our franchise system and the momentum driving our expansion,” said Brooks Speirs, Vice President of Franchise Sales at Bojangles. “Entering new markets like Michigan, New York and Oklahoma demonstrates a continued demand for our menu and the confidence operators have in Bojangles as they bring the brand to new communities.”

These openings underscore the strategic focus Bojangles places on thoughtful expansion while delivering the brand’s signature mix of bold flavors and Southern hospitality. Each new restaurant introduces guests to fan-favorite offerings, including made-from-scratch biscuits, hand-breaded fried chicken and breakfast served all day, while creating job opportunities and supporting local economies.

“As we move further into 2026, our focus remains on disciplined growth with franchise partners who understand their local markets and are committed to delivering Bojangles’ Southern hospitality every day,” Speirs added. “We’re thrilled to welcome new operators to the Bojangles family as we continue scaling the brand nationwide.”

For over 45 years, Bojangles has been a staple in the Southeast, offering iconic menu items such as hand-breaded fried chicken, fresh-baked buttermilk biscuits and mouthwatering breakfast served all day. As Bojangles accelerates its expansion, the brand is focused on partnering with seasoned franchise owners and restaurant operators to grow its footprint in new and emerging markets. Individuals interested in franchising with Bojangles should possess strong financial capacity, relevant business or restaurant experience, a sophisticated professional background and the ability to open at least three locations in their market.

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