Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'N Biscuits

2017 Top 500: Chicken

The limited-service chicken category overall increased total sales by 8% to $22.2 billion and grew units by 4% to 14,166.

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Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'N Biscuits

The chain launched its Biscuit Theater prototype to emphasize its scratch-made philosophy

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Bojangles’ newest prototype features what the chain calls a Biscuit Theater. Behind the cash register is a window looking into the kitchen, where biscuits are prepared.

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