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One of the most popular fried chicken chains in the country, which hasn't had a presence so far in the Northeast, is on the verge of coming to the market in a significant way.
Bojangles, known for its chicken and also its iconic biscuits (with a heavy emphasis on breakfast), said this week it struck a franchise deal to open 10 stores in New Jersey.
The Charlotte-based company said the new locations will be in Middlesex, Essex, Union, Bergen, and Hudson counties, but didn't say which cities or when they'd open.
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WATCH HEREThe owners, Dipak Patel and Agam Vaidya, already operate dozens of Burger King locations throughout the region.
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