Since when has Kate Ward served as the Chief Legal Officer and Secretary for Bojangles'?
Bojangles Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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Ms. Ward has served as our Chief Legal Officer and Secretary since March 2025. Ms. Ward has served as Chief Legal Officer and Secretary of BIL, Bojangles', Inc. and BRI since March 2025. Ms. Ward has also served as a Director of BIL, Bojangles', Inc. and BRI since March 2025. From January 2023 to March
2025, Ms. Ward served as the Chief Legal Officer for KFC US, LLC and KFC Corporation ("KFCC") in Louisville, Kentucky. She previously served as KFCC's Director, Legal – Marketing, Contracts, Technology, FIT from September 2019 to December 2022, Director, Legal – HR, Litigation, Real Estate from July 2018 to August 2019 and as attorney from April 2016 to July 2018.
Source: Item 2 — BUSINESS EXPERIENCE (FDD pages 11–15)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bojangles's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Kate Ward has served as the Chief Legal Officer and Secretary for Bojangles since March 2025. She also holds the same positions for BIL, Bojangles', Inc., and BRI, also starting in March 2025. Additionally, Ms. Ward has been a Director of BIL, Bojangles', Inc., and BRI since March 2025. Before joining Bojangles, Ms. Ward was the Chief Legal Officer for KFC US, LLC and KFC Corporation (KFCC) in Louisville, Kentucky, until March 2025.
Prior to her role as Chief Legal Officer at KFC, Ms. Ward held various legal positions within KFCC. From September 2019 to December 2022, she was the Director, Legal – Marketing, Contracts, Technology, FIT. She also served as Director, Legal – HR, Litigation, Real Estate from July 2018 to August 2019, and as an attorney from April 2016 to July 2018.
This information is relevant for prospective franchisees as it provides insight into the leadership team at Bojangles. Knowing the background and experience of key executives like the Chief Legal Officer can help franchisees assess the stability and expertise within the organization. Kate Ward's extensive legal background, including her previous roles at KFC, suggests she brings a wealth of experience to Bojangles, particularly in areas related to franchising, marketing, and regulatory compliance.