Jack Fulk
Jack Fulk | |
|---|---|
| Born | Jack Zimmerman Fulk November 30, 1932 |
| Died | March 30, 2011 (aged 78) |
| Occupation | Businessman |
Jack Z. Fulk (November 30, 1932 – March 30, 2011) was an American businessman who co-founded the Bojangles fast food restaurant chain in 1977 in Charlotte, North Carolina.[1][2]
Life
[edit]Fulk was born to Charles and Lucille Hunter Fulk in Davidson County, North Carolina, on November 30, 1932.
Fulk initially operated a Hardee's franchise in Wilkesboro, North Carolina.[1] While still working with Hardee's, Fulk began experimenting with recipes for biscuits during the mid-1970s.[1][3] In 1977, Fulk and his business partner, Richard Thomas, opened a chicken restaurant that became the first Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits on West Boulevard in Charlotte, 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 in Jonesville, North Carolina.[1]
Fulk died on March 30, 2011, at the age of 78.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f Portillo, Ely (April 3, 2011). "Co-founder of Bojangles' dies at 78". The Herald. Archived from the original on April 6, 2011. Retrieved April 8, 2011.
- ^ a b Portillo, Ely (April 2, 2011). "Bojangles' co-founder Jack Fulk dies at 78". Charlotte Observer. Retrieved April 8, 2011.[permanent dead link]
- ^ a b c d e f "Co-founder of Bojangles' restaurants dies". The Miami Herald. Associated Press. April 2, 2011. Retrieved April 8, 2011.
