Since when has Jim Cannon served as Chief Development Officer for Bojangles, BRI, and BIL?
Bojangles Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Mr. Cannon has served as our Chief Development Officer and of BRI and BIL since June 2023. From January 2023 to June 2023, Mr. Cannon served as Senior Vice President, Design and Construction for Focus Brands LLC in Atlanta, Georgia. From May 2022 to October 2022, Mr. Cannon served as Senior Vice President, Design and Construction for L5 Acceleration Services, LLC in Atlanta, Georgia. From February 2018 to April 2022, Mr. Cannon served as Senior Vice President, Design and Construction for Inspire Brands, Inc. in Atlanta, Georgia.
Source: Item 2 — BUSINESS EXPERIENCE (FDD pages 11–15)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bojangles's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Jim Cannon has served as the Chief Development Officer for Bojangles, Bojangles' Restaurants, Inc. (BRI), and Bojangles' Interstate, LLC (BIL) since June 2023. Before taking on this role, Mr. Cannon was the Senior Vice President of Design and Construction for Focus Brands LLC in Atlanta, Georgia, from January 2023 to June 2023.
Prior to Focus Brands, Mr. Cannon held the position of Senior Vice President, Design and Construction for L5 Acceleration Services, LLC, also in Atlanta, Georgia, from May 2022 to October 2022. His experience also includes a role as Senior Vice President, Design and Construction for Inspire Brands, Inc. in Atlanta, Georgia, from February 2018 to April 2022.
This information is relevant for prospective franchisees as it provides insight into the experience and background of the key personnel responsible for the development and growth of the Bojangles franchise system. Knowing that the Chief Development Officer has extensive experience in design and construction within the restaurant industry may give franchisees confidence in the strategic direction and support provided by the franchisor.