--- title: "Bojangles Announces Winners of its 2026 Franchise Awards" url: https://burnaze.com/article/7bb67c76-724e-4fdf-b531-6d940a68a154 source: "QSR Magazine" original_url: https://www.qsrmagazine.com/news/bojangles-announces-winners-of-its-2026-franchise-awards/ author: "Ben Coley" category: "Chicken" industry: "Restaurants" segment: "Chicken" published: 2026-10-26T17:34:41.000Z modified: 2026-10-31T13:15:35.401Z image: https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1504674900247-0877df9cc836?w=1600&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop --- # Bojangles Announces Winners of its 2026 Franchise Awards **TL;DR:** Bojangles announces the winners of its 2026 Franchise Awards, recognizing franchise partners for their leadership, operational excellence, and commitment to their communities. The awards were presented during the company's 2026 Franchise Convention in Orlando, with winners including Jeanette Davis and Habib Hashimi. *By Ben Coley, originally published in QSR Magazine on 2026-10-26. [Read the original](https://www.qsrmagazine.com/news/bojangles-announces-winners-of-its-2026-franchise-awards/).* ## Key facts - Bojangles announces 2026 Franchise Awards winners - Jeanette Davis of LVP Restaurant Group wins Developer of the Year Award - Habib Hashimi recognized for record-breaking opening-week sales ## Story Bojangles proudly announces the recipients of its 2026 Franchise Awards, recognizing franchise partners whose leadership, operational excellence, innovation and commitment to their communities continue to strengthen the brand and drive growth across the Bojangles system. Presented during the company’s 2026 Franchise Convention in Orlando, the awards program, themed “Proof of Bold,” celebrated franchisees who exemplify the brand’s commitment to delivering exceptional guest experiences, investing in their restaurants, expanding into new markets and building strong connections within the communities they serve. “Our franchise partners and restaurant leaders are the reason Bojangles keeps growing in strategic, successful ways,” said David Whitaker, Chief Operating Officer at Bojangles. “This year’s honorees opened new markets, raised the bar on guest experience and found new ways to serve their communities. They are proof of what bold looks like across our system.” ## Franchise awards winners **The Developer of the Year Award** recognizes franchisees whose commitment to restaurant development and market expansion helps bring Bojangles to more guests across the country. - **Jeanette Davis of LVP Restaurant Group** was honored for her organization’s ambitious development efforts, including new restaurant openings planned across Las Vegas, Nevada; Judsonia, Arkansas; and the Phoenix, Arizona, market in 2026. Her organization’s commitment to entering new markets and building excitement around the Bojangles brand demonstrates the entrepreneurial leadership and investment helping fuel the company’s continued expansion. Celebrating its first anniversary as a Bojangles franchise partner, LVP has quickly established itself as a driving force behind the brand’s expansion into new markets. The organization also recently opened Bojangles’ first location featuring a full bar at The LINQ on the Las Vegas Strip. **The Opening Week Sales Awards** recognize franchisees who generate exceptional excitement and demand when introducing Bojangles to new communities. The 2026 winners include: - **Habib Hashimi, Hashimi Holding Corp.****:** Hashimi was recognized for the successful opening of his Brooklyn, New York, restaurant, which generated record-breaking opening-week sales earlier this year. The milestone reflects tremendous consumer enthusiasm for Bojangles in the New York market and the successful execution behind the restaurant’s debut. Building on that momentum, Hashimi is preparing to open a second New York location soon, further expanding the brand’s presence in the market. - **Jeanette Davis, LVP Restaurant Group****:** Davis earned recognition for the opening of a Bojangles restaurant in Gilbert, Arizona, which generated significant first-week sales. The strong opening demonstrated the brand’s growing appeal in new markets and LVP Restaurant Group’s ability to build awareness and excitement among new guests. ## Guest growth awards **The Guest Count Growth Award** recognizes franchisees who successfully attract more guests and drive increased restaurant traffic through strong operations and a consistent guest experience. - **Marco and Mayra Acevedo of MM Hospitality Group**, who operate three Bojangles restaurants in Georgia, were honored for achieving significant year-to-date guest count growth. Their performance reflects a commitment to earning guest preference, building loyalty and delivering the kind of experience that encourages customers to return more often. **The Customer Satisfaction Awards** celebrate franchisees who consistently deliver outstanding guest experiences, as reflected in customer satisfaction results and online ratings. The 2026 winners include: - **Jeanette Davis, LVP Restaurant Group****:** Davis was recognized for achieving top-tier guest satisfaction results and Google ratings, demonstrating her organization’s ability to deliver a positive and consistent guest experience while expanding into new markets. - **Phil and Sam Trigg, Trigg Enterprises****:** With more than 40 years of experience operating Bojangles restaurants, the Triggs have built a longstanding reputation for quality, hospitality and operational excellence. Today, they operate six restaurants across Tennessee and Virginia and were honored for their strong Google ratings and guest satisfaction performance. Their continued focus on delivering a consistent, welcoming experience has helped build lasting relationships with guests across the communities they serve. ## Technology and brand awards **The Technology Achievement Award** recognizes franchisees who embrace innovation and invest in technologies that enhance the guest experience and support the brand’s long-term growth. - **Ash Dinakaran of Georgia Foods****,** who operates 46 Bojangles restaurants primarily in Georgia, was recognized as the first franchisee in the system to install the brand’s new electric vehicle charging stations. Building on that milestone, Dinakaran is expanding the initiative with additional EV charging stations planned for the Atlanta area. His forward-thinking investments demonstrate how franchisees are embracing new technologies and conveniences that can attract additional guests, support evolving consumer needs and position Bojangles for the future. **The Brand Stewardship Award** honors franchisees who demonstrate a commitment to protecting and strengthening the Bojangles brand through restaurant reinvestment, modernization and an elevated guest experience. - **Tim Foley of BOJ of WNC** was recognized for completing six Genesis restaurant remodels, reflecting a significant commitment to modernizing existing locations and maintaining inviting, contemporary restaurant environments. As the largest franchisee in the Bojangles system, BOJ of WNC operates approximately 120 restaurants, primarily across North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Ohio. The organization’s continued investment in its restaurant portfolio underscores the importance of strengthening established locations and delivering a consistent, high-quality guest experience across the brand. **The Community Brand Ambassador Award** celebrates franchisees who bring the Bojangles brand to life beyond their restaurants through community relationships, local engagement and a genuine commitment to the people they serve. - **Mark and Jennifer Kiskunas of Bo Benton** were recognized for their dedication to the Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, region, where they operate 12 Bojangles restaurants. Known for their strong community involvement and team-first “Bo-Family” philosophy, the Kiskunases have built meaningful connections with guests, team members and community partners. Their commitment to local engagement and hospitality reflects the important role franchisees play in strengthening the Bojangles brand within their communities. **The Star Performer Awards** honor franchisees who consistently demonstrate exceptional operational performance, strong sales results and a commitment to delivering an outstanding guest experience. The 2026 winners include: - **Gary Huffman, HuffBo****:** Huffman was recognized for achieving top-quartile results on the Bojangles brand scorecard while delivering positive sales and guest count growth. His performance reflects strong operational discipline, consistency and a commitment to meeting the brand’s highest standards. - **Mark and Jennifer Kiskunas, Bo Benton****:** The Kiskunases earned recognition for achieving the highest franchise brand scorecard results in the system while also delivering positive guest count growth. Their performance demonstrates how strong operations, an engaged team and a focus on guest satisfaction can contribute to sustained restaurant success. - **Tommy and Donna Haddock, Tri-Arc Food Systems****:** Longtime Bojangles franchise partners with more than 30 restaurants across North Carolina’s Triad region and Virginia, the Haddocks were recognized for achieving the highest average unit volumes in the Bojangles system while also delivering positive guest count growth. Their continued success reflects decades of leadership, strong operational execution and a commitment to building high-performing restaurant teams. ## Entities - QSR (sector) - QSR Magazine (publication) - community involvement (topic) - franchise awards (topic) - Ben Coley (person) - restaurant expansion (topic) - Orlando (location) - Bojangles (company) - guest experience (topic) - Jeanette Davis (person) - Habib Hashimi (person) - Hashimi Holding Corp. (company) --- Originally reported by Ben Coley, QSR Magazine (https://www.qsrmagazine.com/news/bojangles-announces-winners-of-its-2026-franchise-awards/). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/7bb67c76-724e-4fdf-b531-6d940a68a154).