Since when has David Whitaker served as the Chief Operating Officer of Bojangles?
Bojangles Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Chief Operating Officer: David Whitaker
Mr. Whitaker has served as our Chief Operating Officer since April 2022. Mr. Whitaker has served as Chief Operating Officer of BIL and BRI since April 2022. From December 2021 to March 2022, Mr. Whitaker served as Senior Division Vice President, Operations South and West of Arby's Restaurant Group, Inc. ("ARG") in Atlanta, Georgia. Mr. Whitaker previously served as ARG's Senior Division Vice President, Operations South from April 2018 to December 2021 and Vice President, Operations from March 2015 to April 2018.
Source: Item 2 — BUSINESS EXPERIENCE (FDD pages 11–15)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bojangles' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, David Whitaker has served as the Chief Operating Officer since April 2022. He also holds the same position for BIL and BRI, which provide services to Bojangles as Manager to support its franchising activities and act as its franchise sales broker.
Before joining Bojangles, Mr. Whitaker held several positions at Arby's Restaurant Group, Inc. (ARG) in Atlanta, Georgia. From December 2021 to March 2022, he was the Senior Division Vice President, Operations South and West. Prior to that, he served as ARG's Senior Division Vice President, Operations South from April 2018 to December 2021, and as Vice President, Operations from March 2015 to April 2018.
This information is relevant for prospective franchisees as it provides insight into the leadership and management structure of Bojangles. Knowing the background and experience of key personnel like the Chief Operating Officer can help franchisees assess the competence and stability of the franchise system. Understanding Mr. Whitaker's previous roles at Arby's gives franchisees an idea of his expertise in restaurant operations, which could be beneficial for the overall success of the Bojangles franchise.