Bojangles, the iconic restaurant chain known for its Southen-style chicken, biscuits and breakfast, recently recognized three outstanding supplier partners at its annual Supplier Summit, held at the Grandover Resort in Greensboro, North Carolina. The event brought together key partners from across the country to discuss business updates, preview future initiatives and celebrate those who go above and beyond to support the Bojangles brand every day.

As part of the summit, Bojangles hosted a special awards dinner to honor the recipients of the 2025 Legendary Supplier Awards, recognizing suppliers who exemplify excellence, innovation and partnership. This year’s honorees include:

  • Hi Auto – The technology team behind Bo-Linda, Bojangles’ groundbreaking AI-powered drive-thru attendant, recognized for advancing operational efficiency and enhancing the guest experience through innovation. Bo-Linda now serves customers at nearly 500 locations, in English and Spanish, and recently reached one million orders per week.

  • Eagle Fabrication – Celebrated for its craftsmanship and collaboration in restaurant design and build efforts, contributing to Bojangles’ continued growth and expansion in new and existing markets.

  • TriMark USA – A trusted foodservice supplier honored for exceptional service, reliability and commitment to quality across Bojangles’ restaurant network.

“We’re incredibly grateful for the dedication and creativity of our supplier partners,” said Brian Walker, Vice President of Supply Chain at Bojangles. “These organizations play an essential role in helping us serve our guests and elevate our brand every day. Their commitment to excellence makes them true extensions of the Bojangles family, and we look forward to another successful year of partnership.”

The annual Supplier Summit highlights Bojangles’ ongoing investment in strategic partnerships that fuel innovation, streamline operations and strengthen the brand’s presence across its growing footprint. The company currently operates and franchises approximately 850 restaurants in 20 states across the Southeast and beyond.