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New Bojangles Is The Latest Example of Expressway-Spurred Corporate Investment In Anson County

If you have driven past the intersection of U.S. Highway 74 and U.S. Highway 52 South in Wadesboro over the past few months, you have probably noticed the progress on the new Bojangles and perhaps thought, “that’s not like any Bojangles I’ve ever seen.” Well, that’s because it’s not. The new Wadesboro Bojangles, which opened this week is one of only two examples of a new store design the company is trying out. The other of this type is being built in Boone.

The new store features “classic” brick exterior construction with understated signage and an upscale appearance that is more reminiscent of a fast service chain like Applebees or Chilis. On the interior, wooden tables and chairs and composite wood-look flooring create a warm, welcoming environment. behind the counter, the latest in food preparation and service technology ensure a fast and efficient customer experience.

While the new store replaces an older one next door which will be razed to add additional RV and bus parking, there will still be a significant impact on the local economy. Although Bojangles has not specified a dollar investment for the new store, comparable buildings in the region have cost between $1 and $1.5 million. More importantly, the new Bojangles joins the new KFC and a completely remodeled McDonalds as significant corporate investments along the U.S. Highway 74 corridor over the past 18 months, signifying those companies’ commitment to Anson County and their expectations for the impact of the Monroe Expressway.  

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