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New in the collection: Bojangles touts its biscuit makers

Bojangle's placemat congratulating 2016 master biscuit makers with photos

 

Yes, it’s just a fast-food placemat — but what better illustration of the core values of Charlotte-born and -based Bojangles’ Famous Chicken ‘n Biscuits?

No Southern food goes undebated, of course.

 

Author Lew PowellPosted on November 26, 2018Categories Memorabilia MomentTags biscuits, bojangles', charlotte ncLeave a comment on New in the collection: Bojangles touts its biscuit makers

What, you expected her to use the drive-thru?

In 1991, while visiting Charlotte with fiance Larry Fortensky to promote her new perfume, Elizabeth Taylor apparently went unrecognized when she stopped her limo and entered Bojangles’ to order a takeout bucket of chicken.

Author Lew PowellPosted on March 23, 2011Categories History, Tar HeeliaTags bojangles', charlotte, elizabeth taylor, fried chicken, larry fortensky1 Comment on What, you expected her to use the drive-thru?
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