Outside of Bojangles store is pictured.
Bojangles says that it hopes to reach 1000 locations within the next five years.

It's about to be Bo Time for more chicken lovers across the U.S. as Bojangles prepares to open 18 new locations in eight states by the end of 2025, with the chain saying it plans to expand into major markets in New York, New Jersey, Nevada, Ohio and California.

According to the Charlotte, North Carolina-based company, Bojangles currently operates 850 stores in 20 states with plans to expand to more than 1,000 in the next few years. In 2025 alone, 30 locations have opened, with 18 more planned to open before the end of the year.

“This year has already been a landmark for Bojangles, and we’re just getting started,” José Armario, CEO of Bojangles, said in a statement to USA TODAY.

Out of the planned 18 openings by the end of the year, Bojangles says that six will be in new markets for the fast-food chain.

“Our growth into markets like New York City, Phoenix, and California signals the strength of our brand and the demand for our bold, Southern flavor across the U.S.," Armario said. "Bojangles’ momentum is real, and we’re committed to keeping our foot on the gas on our mission to expand coast-to-coast."

Here is where Bojangles is planning to open new locations.

Where will the new Bojangles locations be?

Bojangles provided the following list of cities with locations planned for opening before the end of 2025.

  • Seguin, Texas
  • Spring, Texas
  • Pinellas Park, Florida
  • League City, Texas
  • Kissimmee, Florida
  • Henderson, Nevada
  • West Wendover, Nevada
  • Orange, Texas
  • McKinney, Texas
  • Brooklyn, New York
  • Manor, Texas
  • Daytona, Florida
  • Lutz, Florida
  • Melbourne, Florida
  • Memphis, Tennessee
  • Circleville, Ohio
  • Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
  • Wyoming, Michigan

Fernando Cervantes Jr. is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. Reach him at fernando.cervantes@gannett.com and follow him on X @fern_cerv_.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Bojangles coming to New York, Oklahoma, more. See new locations opening by end of 2025.

Reporting by Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY / USA TODAY

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