Jack Fulk | |
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| Born | Jack Zimmerman Fulk (1932-11-30)November 30, 1932 |
| Died | March 30, 2011(2011-03-30) (aged 78) |
| Occupation | Businessman |
Jack Z. Fulk (November 30, 1932 – March 30, 2011) was an American businessman who co-founded theBojangles fast food restaurant chain in 1977 inCharlotte, North Carolina.[1][2]
Fulk was born to Charles and Lucille Hunter Fulk inDavidson County, North Carolina, on November 30, 1932.
Fulk initially operated aHardee'sfranchise inWilkesboro, North Carolina.[1] While still working with Hardee's, Fulk began experimenting with recipes forbiscuits during the mid-1970s.[1][3] In 1977, Fulk and hisbusiness partner, Richard Thomas, opened a chicken restaurant that became the firstBojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits on West Boulevard inCharlotte, North Carolina.[1][3] The first restaurant was a walk-in with no seating,[2] but it specialized in chicken that was spicier than its competitors.[3] Fulk also added his biscuits to the restaurant's menu, which increased sales approximately 60%.[3] Fulk and Thomas opened a second Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits in 1978.[3]
Fulk retired from Bojangles in 1985, when the chain had reached 350 locations (there were more than 500 locations in eleven states, as of 2011).[3] He eventually sold his stake in Bojangles, but continued to operate a franchise inJonesville, North Carolina.[1]
Fulk died on March 30, 2011, at the age of 78.[1]
