Since when has Reese Stewart served as the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer for Bojangles?
Bojangles Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Mr. Stewart has served as our Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer since October 2020. Mr. Stewart has served as Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of BIL, Bojangles', Inc. and BRI since August 2019. He has served as a Director of BRI since August 2019. From March 2014 until January 2019, he served as Senior Vice President, Finance and Chief Accounting Officer of CKE Restaurants ("CKE") in Anaheim, California and Franklin, Tennessee. He previously served as CKE's Interim Chief Financial Officer from November 2017 to June 2018, Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer from November 2008 to March 2014, and Vice President and Corporate Controller from August 2005 to November 2008.
Source: Item 2 — BUSINESS EXPERIENCE (FDD pages 11–15)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bojangles' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Reese Stewart has served as the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer for Bojangles Opco, LLC since October 2020. He also holds the same position for BIL, Bojangles', Inc., and BRI since August 2019. This indicates that Mr. Stewart has a long-standing and significant role within the Bojangles organization, overseeing its financial operations.
Prior to his role at Bojangles, Mr. Stewart held several senior financial positions at CKE Restaurants (CKE) from 2005 to 2019, including Senior Vice President, Finance and Chief Accounting Officer, and Interim Chief Financial Officer. His extensive experience in financial management within the restaurant industry suggests a strong background for his current responsibilities at Bojangles.
For a prospective franchisee, this information provides insight into the leadership and expertise guiding the financial aspects of the Bojangles franchise system. Knowing that the CFO has substantial experience in the restaurant sector may increase confidence in the financial stability and management of the company. It also highlights the importance of experienced leadership in maintaining a successful franchise operation.