Could A Big Fast Food Merger Be In The Works?
Rumor has it that the parent company of Arby’s and Buffalo Wild Wings might be interested in adding Charlotte-based Bojangles’ to its restaurant portfolio. According to a recent report, Inspire Brands is in merger-and-acquisition mode. They tried to buy the Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen chain last year but were unsuccessful. Some industry analysts feel that Inspire Brands still has a hankering for Southern fried chicken and biscuits.
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I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t intrigued by the idea of Bojangles’ joining forces with Arby’s and Buffalo Wild Wings. Here’s why:
- If the deal happens, Bojangles’ locations might start appearing west of the Mississippi River. That would make travel outside of the Carolinas more enjoyable.
- It’s also high time Arby’s included good fried chicken as part of their “We Have the Meats” credo, although the two restaurants would probably keep their menu items separate.
- But what if Bojangles’ Cajun recipe showed up in wing form at Buffalo Wild Wings? Yes, please!
- And for years I’ve said that Bojangles’ perfectly seasoned fries are the best in the business, followed closely by the curly creations sold at Arby’s. Could a tangling of the two chains lead to the ultimate French fry? Only time will tell.
Phil Harris is 50% of "Phil & Mel in the Afternoon" on K104.7. He has been with the station since 2013 and on the air in Charlotte since 2000. Before coming to the Queen City, Phil worked for radio stations in Pittsburgh, Austin, and Seattle. In addition to the weekly "Throwback Threesome" music video feature, Phil writes about things that matter to Charlotte sports fans and pet owners. He happens to be both.
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