Restaurateur Jeff Rigsby Opens Bojangles’ Restaurant in Dandridge

Jeff Rigsby on Bojangles’ opening day in Dandridge, TN – Staff Photo by Jeff Depew

Entrepreneur Jeff Rigsby celebrated the grand opening of his Bojangles’ franchise location at 690 Highway 92 South in Dandridge on Wednesday, October 23, 2013. For added excitement, guests had chances at free and discounted food and could participate in raffle drawings throughout the day.  Passers-by were also greeted with a friendly wave and welcome from the franchise’s mascot.

“We are thrilled to become part of the Dandridge community,” said Jeff Rigsby, President of BOJ OF WNC, LLC. “In addition to serving Bojangles’ distinctive array of chicken dishes, fresh buttermilk biscuits and fixin’s, our service standards will win over our guests from the moment they walk in the store or visit our drive-thru.”

The Jefferson County Post asked Mr. Rigsby, “If this was our first visit to a Bojangles’, what would you suggest we order?”  “A Cajun Filet Biscuit with Seasoned Fries and a Large Iced Tea,” said Jeff Rigsby.  “Our biscuits are made from scratch every twenty minutes.  Our chicken is marinated for twelve hours and never frozen, and our iced tea is steeped the old fashioned way.  When you come to Bojangles’ you get the southern experience.  The food here really is awesome and so are our people.”

Bojangles’ attracts customers with its proprietary, made-from-scratch fare, offering a flavor profile unlike anything in the market and breakfast served all day. The menu features southern classics with Bojangles’ one-of-a kind flavors, including fresh, never frozen, hand-breaded chicken, buttermilk biscuits, sandwiches, flavorful fixin’s and Legendary Iced Tea^® steeped the old-fashioned way.

Situated right off Exit 417 on I-40, Dandridge’s Bojangles’ features drive-thru and in-store dining beginning with breakfast and continuing through dinner late into the evening. Spanning 3,800 square feet, the location carries on the Bojangles’ warm, family-friendly tradition in a spacious environment. The restaurant can seat up to 78 guests and offers free Wi-Fi as well as two flat screen televisions.

The new restaurant significantly contributes to the local economic landscape through investment dollars, construction projects and job creation, employing approximately 50 local residents.

Rigsby has opened 32 Bojangles’ restaurants in 12 years and is one of Bojangles’ largest franchisees in the system.

Restaurant hours of operation in Dandridge are Monday through Thursday from 5 a.m. until 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m., and Sunday from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. For more information or to contact Bojangles’ in Dandridge, call (865) 397-2764.

About Bojangles’ Restaurants Inc.

Founded in 1977 in Charlotte, N.C., Bojangles’ Restaurants Inc. serves one-of-a-kind southern classics such as fresh, never frozen, hand-breaded chicken; buttermilk biscuits; sandwiches; flavorful fixin’s and Legendary Iced Tea® steeped the old-fashioned way. The menu features proprietary, made-from-scratch fare, offering a flavor profile unlike anything in the market and serves breakfast all day. First franchised in 1978, Bojangles’ boasts 560 locations in 10 states and Washington, D.C., primarily in the Southeast. In 2013, Bojangles’ ranked number one for growth in the chicken category by Technomic; QSR magazine recognized Bojangles’ in its list of Top 10 Franchise Opportunities; Forbes listed Bojangles’ as one of the top 12 Best Fast-Food Franchises to Own, and the company ranked in the Top Five for food by Zagat among large fast food chains. Additionally, Inc. magazine has included Bojangles’ in its list of fastest growing private companies for several years. For more information, visit www.bojangles-franchise.com.