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'President Trump's America First economic agenda has secured trillions of dollars in investments that support American jobs and bolster American businesses,' White House spokesperson Taylor Rogers told The Epoch Times in a statement.
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Report: Roger Goodell tells ESPN employees the NFL won't get involved with journalism
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Bojangles Announces Opening Plans for New York, New Jersey
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Bojangles, the North Carolina-based fast food chain known for its fried chicken and buttermilk biscuits, has unveiled plans to expand its East Coast restaurants. On Wednesday, Bojangles announced the signing of a 20-unit franchise agreement for New York City, adding that construction had begun on a first location in Brooklyn. In addition, plans are in place for more than 50 total locations across the New York metropolitan area over the next 10 years, including 35 units in New Jersey, as part of a major expansion of the Cajun-style restaurant chain. Newsweek has contacted Bojangles via email for further comment on the plans. Why It Matters Bojangles boasts more than 800 restaurants across several U.S. states. The announced expansion represents a strategic push into one of the largest, densest urban American markets and follows the chain's broader growth trend beyond its Southeastern base, where it has operated since 1977. What To Know According to Wednesday's announcement, Bojangles' 20-unit agreement for New York City has been spearheaded by Habib Hashimi and Hashimi Holding Corporation. In its news release, the company described Hashimi as an "experienced restaurant owner and operator" and "a natural fit to lead the brand's emergence into the New York market." According to Hashimi's LinkedIn page, he previously operated Dairy Queen and Popeyes locations. Construction is already underway on the first site, slated to open in East Flatbush, Brooklyn, this winter. A Bojangles restaurant in Charlotte, North Carolina, on June 19, 2022. A Bojangles restaurant in Charlotte, North Carolina, on June 19, 2022. Getty Images "As Bojangles enters New York City, the real estate opportunity, from high foot traffic to dense urban neighborhoods, is ideal for introducing the brand's Southern flavors to an entirely new audience," the company said. "That's great NYC is in for some seriously good chicken and biscuits," one X user wrote in response to an article about the announcement. The news marks Bojangles' return to New York City, where it had a short-lived presence in the early 1980s. The company also said the 35-restaurant development agreement signed for New Jersey underscored "Bojangles' larger mission to grow in key metropolitan markets." What People Are Saying Habib Hashimi of Hashimi Holding Corporation said in a news release: "Bojangles has always stood out to me—from its delicious chicken, biscuits and breakfast to its incredible franchisee support system. I couldn't be more proud to lead Bojangles' growth in New York City. Our team has extensive experience running quick-service concepts across New York and Connecticut, and I'm confident residents will fall in love with the Southern flavors, hospitality and convenience Bojangles has to offer." Bojangles CEO Jose Armario said in the news release: "It's a monumental moment, now that we're entering the New York Metropolitan area again. The East Coast is craving the authentic, Southern charm that Bojangles delivers, and we're excited to introduce locals to something new. The franchise groups behind this expansion are the exact partners we want to grow with—they bring the industry know-how, operational experience and leadership needed to grow Bojangles in a bustling market like New York." What Happens Next Bojangles has a number of similar development agreements in the pipeline, which Restaurant Dive calculated in 2023 could eventually push its total store count to over 1,000.
