Jack Fulk
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Jack Z. Fulk was an American
businessman who co-founded the Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits fast food
restaurant chain in 1977 in Charlotte, North Carolina
.
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
. While still working with Hardee's, Fulk began experimenting with recipes for biscuits
during the mid-1970s. Fulk and his business partner
, Richard Thomas, to open a chicken restaurant that became the first Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits in 1977 on West Boulevard in Charlotte, North Carolina
. The first restaurant was a walk-in with no seating, but it specialized in chicken that was spicier than its competitors. Fulk also added his biscuits to the restaurant's menu, which increased increased sales approximately 60%. Fulk and Thomas opended a second Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits in 1978.
Fulk retired from Bojangles in 1985, when the chain had reached 350 locations (there are now more than 500 locations in eleven states, as of 2011). He eventually sold his stake in Bojangles, but continued to operate a franchise in Jonesville, North Carolina
.
Jack Fulk, a resident of Charlotte, died on March 30, 2011, at the age of 78.
United States
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businessman who co-founded the Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits fast food
Fast food
Fast food is the term given to food that can be prepared and served very quickly. While any meal with low preparation time can be considered to be fast food, typically the term refers to food sold in a restaurant or store with preheated or precooked ingredients, and served to the customer in a...
restaurant chain in 1977 in Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte is the largest city in the U.S. state of North Carolina and the seat of Mecklenburg County. In 2010, Charlotte's population according to the US Census Bureau was 731,424, making it the 17th largest city in the United States based on population. The Charlotte metropolitan area had a 2009...
.
Fulk was born to Charles and Lucille Hunter Fulk in Davidson County, North Carolina
Davidson County, North Carolina
-Demographics:As of the census of 2010, there were 149,331 people, 58,156 households, and 42,512 families residing in the county. The population density was 267 people per square mile . There were 62,432 housing units at an average density of 113 per square mile...
, on November 30, 1932.
Fulk initially operated a Hardee's
Hardee's
Hardee's is a restaurant chain, located mostly in the Southeast and Midwestern regions of the United States. It has evolved through several corporate ownerships since its establishment in 1960. It is currently owned and operated by CKE Restaurants. Along with its sibling restaurant chain, Carl's...
franchise
Franchising
Franchising is the practice of using another firm's successful business model. The word 'franchise' is of anglo-French derivation - from franc- meaning free, and is used both as a noun and as a verb....
in Wilkesboro, North Carolina
Wilkesboro, North Carolina
Wilkesboro is a town in and the county seat of Wilkes County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 3,159 at the 2000 census, and it is the second largest municipality in the county. The 2010 Census listed the town's population at 3,044. The town is located along the south bank of the...
. While still working with Hardee's, Fulk began experimenting with recipes for biscuits
Biscuit (bread)
A biscuit in the United States, and widely used in popular American English, is a small bread made with baking powder or baking soda as a chemical leavening agent rather than yeast....
during the mid-1970s. Fulk and his business partner
Business partner
Business partner is a term used to denote a commercial entity with which another commercial entity has some form of alliance. This relationship may be a highly contractual, exclusive bond in which both entities commit not to ally with third parties...
, Richard Thomas, to open a chicken restaurant that became the first Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits in 1977 on West Boulevard in Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte is the largest city in the U.S. state of North Carolina and the seat of Mecklenburg County. In 2010, Charlotte's population according to the US Census Bureau was 731,424, making it the 17th largest city in the United States based on population. The Charlotte metropolitan area had a 2009...
. The first restaurant was a walk-in with no seating, but it specialized in chicken that was spicier than its competitors. Fulk also added his biscuits to the restaurant's menu, which increased increased sales approximately 60%. Fulk and Thomas opended a second Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits in 1978.
Fulk retired from Bojangles in 1985, when the chain had reached 350 locations (there are now more than 500 locations in eleven states, as of 2011). He eventually sold his stake in Bojangles, but continued to operate a franchise in Jonesville, North Carolina
Jonesville, North Carolina
Jonesville is the oldest town in Yadkin County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 1,464 at the 2000 census. However, it grew by nearly 800 residents in 2001 when it merged with neighboring Arlington. The county seat is Yadkinville. The closest large city is Winston-Salem away....
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Jack Fulk, a resident of Charlotte, died on March 30, 2011, at the age of 78.