Bojangles' and Franchisee FDY, Inc. Celebrates Grand Opening At Charlotte Douglas International Airport

CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Whether its prior to take-off or right after landing, Bojangles' is taking travelers' taste buds on a journey at the new Charlotte Douglas International Airport location. Opening on April 21 in Concourse B, the chain serves up their famous chicken 'n biscuits to hungry travelers from all over to enjoy.

Grand opening festivities on May 16 include a ribbon cutting and free samples. The celebration will continue throughout the week with gift card giveaways and special offers. The Concourse B location will feature a plasma screen and the brand's newest, updated interior designs.

Bojangles' full menu including signature items such as Cajun Filet Sandwiches, Chicken Supremes(R) and a variety of mouth-watering fixin's will be offered for dine-in or to-go. Breakfast will be served all day along with their legendary sweet tea. Travelers can enjoy chicken coming and going. People can take Bojangles' famous chicken 'n biscuits around the country and world.

"We are excited to bring Bojangles' unique taste to travelers who have never had the opportunity to experience it and also to those who are long time fans," said Eric Newman, Executive Vice President of Development for Bojangles' Restaurants, Inc.

Bojangles' was founded in 1977 in Charlotte, North Carolina and has grown into a true destination restaurant that has a cult-like following among Charlotteans as well as throughout the Carolinas and beyond. "There is a sense of pride in opening the first Bojangles' airport restaurant in our hometown. It is another sign of Bojangles' strong ties to the city of Charlotte, which is visited by travelers from across the country," adds Newman.

"We are ecstatic about partnering with a proven foodservice operator like Bojangles and experiencing a new phase of growth for the brand - airport locations," said Keith Haywood, Vice President of Marketing and Sales for FDY, Inc. "Bojangles' and FDY, Inc. share a commitment to creating the best customer experience possible through careful attention to details in all aspects of the business."

Charlotte Douglas International Airport currently ranks in the top ten of busiest airports in the nation, moving more than 33 million passengers annually. The airport is a major economic engine for the area, generating over $10 billion annually to the region's economy.

FDY, Incorporated, a 100% minority owned company, founded in Charlotte, NC in 1982 by Floyd D. Young in response to the growing demand for quality food management and vending services in the Carolinas. FDY has expanded operations from Washington, D.C., Maryland, the Carolina's, Georgia and Ohio. The company offers a variety of dining services at colleges, universities and corporations. Mr. Young continues to serve as the company's President and CEO.

Bojangles' Restaurants, Inc. serves only the highest quality and most flavorful food to its loyal customers. All proprietary menu items are prepared from scratch with a special blend of seasonings giving the food its unique Bojangles' flavor. With a core menu featuring Bojangles' World Famous chicken, fresh, made-from-scratch buttermilk biscuits and fixin's such as Bojangles' Dirty Rice, Bojangles' Cajun Pintos and seasoned fries, Bojangles' has cornered the market on taste. First franchised in 1978, Bojangles' boasts more than 400 locations in 12 states, as well as Honduras and Mexico, with 254 franchised and 146 company owned. By the end of 2008 Bojangles' will have approximately 450 locations open. For more information, please visit http://www.bojangles.com.