Charlotte, N.C. — Bojangles, the iconic Southern brand, is marking 45 years in business. As part of the milestone anniversary, Bojangles is launching its first-ever charitable foundation, which will promote literacy and honor the military.
Beginning July 6, the day the company was founded in 1977, the Southern food chain famously known for its chicken, biscuits and tea is officially unveiling The Bojangles Foundation Fund, which will focus resources and time toward community efforts with an emphasis on the brand’s two major pillars: literacy and the military. For its first initiative, The Bojangles Foundation Fund, which is managed by Foundation For The Carolinas, opened applications for up to 45 $1,000 grants to be awarded to nonprofit organizations dedicated to promoting literacy in their communities.
“Giving back to those who serve in both our education and military sectors is at the core of who Bojangles is, so there is no greater way to celebrate turning another year older than to recognize acts of service and promote more of them in our community,” says Ken Reynolds, who will serve as executive director of The Bojangles Foundation Fund. “We’re thrilled to announce the Bojangles Foundation Fund, and we can’t wait to see the growth and positive momentum that comes from this first batch of grants.”
The applications will be open from July 6 until August 18. Interested charitable organizations with a focus on literacy can learn more and apply at www.Bojangles.com/foundation.
Bojangles, Inc. is a highly differentiated and growing restaurant operator and franchisor. Founded in 1977 in Charlotte, N.C., Bojangles® serves menu items such as made-from-scratch biscuit breakfast sandwiches, hand-breaded bone-in chicken, flavorful fixins (sides) and Legendary Iced Tea®. Currently, Bojangles has approximately 780 systemwide restaurants in 14 states. For more information, visit www.bojangles.com.
SOURCE: Bojangles, Inc.