Jack Fulk

Jack Fulk
Born Jack Z. Fulk
(1932-11-30)November 30, 1932
Davidson County, North Carolina
Died March 30, 2011(2011-03-30) (aged 78)
Charlotte, North Carolina
Occupation Businessman

Jack Z. Fulk (November 30, 1932 – March 30, 2011) was an American businessman who co-founded the Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits fast food restaurant chain in 1977 in Charlotte, North Carolina.[1][2]

Life

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]

Jack Fulk, a resident of Charlotte, died on March 30, 2011, at the age of 78.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Portillo, Ely (2011-04-03). "Co-founder of Bojangles' dies at 78". The Herald (Rock Hill). Retrieved 2011-04-08.
  2. 1 2 Portillo, Ely (2011-04-02). "Bojangles' co-founder Jack Fulk dies at 78". Charlotte Observer. Retrieved 2011-04-08.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Co-founder of Bojangles' restaurants dies". Associated Press. Miami Herald. 2011-04-02. Retrieved 2011-04-08.
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