# Jack Fulk

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American businessman (1932–2011)

Jack Fulk Born Jack Zimmerman Fulk (1932-11-30)November 30, 1932 Davidson County, North Carolina Died March 30, 2011(2011-03-30) (aged 78) Charlotte, North Carolina Occupation Businessman

**Jack Z. Fulk** (November 30, 1932 – March 30, 2011) was an American businessman who co-founded the [Bojangles](/source/Bojangles_(restaurant)) fast food restaurant chain in 1977 in [Charlotte, North Carolina](/source/Charlotte%2C_North_Carolina).[1][2]

## Life

Fulk was born to Charles and Lucille Hunter Fulk in [Davidson County, North Carolina](/source/Davidson_County%2C_North_Carolina), on November 30, 1932.

Fulk initially operated a [Hardee's](/source/Hardee's) [franchise](/source/Franchising) in [Wilkesboro, North Carolina](/source/Wilkesboro%2C_North_Carolina).[1] While still working with Hardee's, Fulk began experimenting with recipes for [biscuits](/source/Biscuit_(bread)) during the mid-1970s.[1][3] In 1977, Fulk and his [business partner](/source/Business_partner), Richard Thomas, opened a chicken restaurant that became the first [Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits](/source/Bojangles'_Famous_Chicken_'n_Biscuits) on West Boulevard in [Charlotte, North Carolina](/source/Charlotte%2C_North_Carolina).[1][3] The first restaurant was a walk-in with no seating,[2] but it specialized in chicken that was spicier than its competitors.[3] Fulk also added his biscuits to the restaurant's menu, which increased sales approximately 60%.[3] Fulk and Thomas opened a second Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits in 1978.[3]

Fulk retired from Bojangles in 1985, when the chain had reached 350 locations (there were more than 500 locations in eleven states, as of 2011).[3] He eventually sold his stake in Bojangles, but continued to operate a franchise in [Jonesville, North Carolina](/source/Jonesville%2C_North_Carolina).[1]

Fulk died on March 30, 2011, at the age of 78.[1]

## References

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-herald_1-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-herald_1-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-herald_1-2) [***d***](#cite_ref-herald_1-3) [***e***](#cite_ref-herald_1-4) [***f***](#cite_ref-herald_1-5) Portillo, Ely (April 3, 2011). ["Co-founder of Bojangles' dies at 78"](https://web.archive.org/web/20110406165637/http://www.heraldonline.com/2011/04/03/2958513/co-founder-of-bojangles-dies-at.html). *[The Herald](/source/The_Herald_(Rock_Hill))*. Archived from [the original](http://www.heraldonline.com/2011/04/03/2958513/co-founder-of-bojangles-dies-at.html) on April 6, 2011. Retrieved April 8, 2011.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-chob_2-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-chob_2-1) Portillo, Ely (April 2, 2011). ["Bojangles' co-founder Jack Fulk dies at 78"](http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2011/04/02/2190542/bojangles-co-founder-jack-fulk.html). *[Charlotte Observer](/source/Charlotte_Observer)*. Retrieved April 8, 2011.[*[permanent dead link](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Link_rot)*]

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-mh_3-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-mh_3-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-mh_3-2) [***d***](#cite_ref-mh_3-3) [***e***](#cite_ref-mh_3-4) [***f***](#cite_ref-mh_3-5) ["Co-founder of Bojangles' restaurants dies"](http://www.miamiherald.com/2011/04/02/2147215/co-founder-of-bojangles-restaurants.html). *[The Miami Herald](/source/The_Miami_Herald)*. [Associated Press](/source/Associated_Press). April 2, 2011. Retrieved April 8, 2011.

## External links

- [Jack Fulk](https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/106345554) at [Find a Grave](/source/Find_a_Grave)

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