Eyas Capital has acquired 120 Bojangles restaurants from BOJ of WNC, a franchise group owned by Jeff Rigsby, in a deal that also includes a commitment for 40 additional locations.
Rigsby, a long-time Bojangles franchisee, opened his first restaurant in Columbus, Ohio, in 2023. He has been part of the Bojangles network since 2001, when he purchased six locations in Asheville, North Carolina.
Timothy Foley, founder, CEO, and managing partner of Eyas Capital, said the acquisition adds “an iconic brand to our portfolio with a passionate following in Western North Carolina.” He added that expansion into central and southwestern Ohio offers “a huge runway” to attract new customers and grow the Bojangles brand further…