Oklahoma City finally got its first Bojangles on Tuesday, and fans did not play it cool. By the time doors opened at 5 a.m., a line had already formed outside the new North Pennsylvania Avenue restaurant, with locals eager for hand-breaded chicken, made-from-scratch biscuits and a peek at the in-store "biscuit theater." By afternoon, the scene had turned into a full-on block party with music, a mechanical bull and armfuls of giveaway merch heading back to cars.
Opening-Day Details
According to a company press release from Bojangles, the restaurant at 13135 North Pennsylvania Avenue officially opened its doors at 5:00 a.m. Tuesday. The first 100 customers scored $100 gift cards along with custom Bojangles denim caps, stickers and water bottles. The release also notes that 10 guests were randomly selected to win free breakfast for a year, and that a 3 p.m. block party was set with a live DJ, a mechanical bull and an appearance by Oklahoma wildcatter Kase Hitt.
What Locals Saw
Local coverage highlighted the "biscuit theater" inside the dining room, where a pass-through window lets guests watch staff roll out, cut and butter biscuits in full view. Social posts captured people arriving as early as 5 a.m., reflecting the early rush, as reported by The Oklahoman. That reporting also notes that the new Penn Avenue restaurant sits in front of DICK'S House of Sports and that a second Oklahoma City location is planned for Walnut Square near I-240.
How Oklahoma Got Bojangles
The chain’s path into Oklahoma started with a multi-year franchise agreement with Love's Travel Stops announced between 2019 to 2020. That partnership called for dozens of Bojangles restaurants to be built inside Love’s travel plazas, as outlined by Love's Travel Stops. The deal helped fuel the brand’s non-traditional expansion strategy across several states.
Earlier Announcements
Last summer, local outlets reported that Bojangles planned two Oklahoma City locations: one in the area of North Penn and West Memorial and another in southeast OKC near Interstate 240 and South Eastern Avenue, setting the stage for this week’s debut, as reported by News 9. Construction ran past the initial timelines, but the company has restarted its rollout in 2026.
Part Of A Bigger Expansion
The Oklahoma City opening is part of a larger push by the brand. QSR Magazine reports that Bojangles opened 16 restaurants in the first quarter and has entered new markets from Michigan to New York as it ramps up national expansion. That broader momentum helps explain the strong turnout in OKC and the company’s drive to introduce its biscuit-heavy menu to new regions.
What To Expect Next
For anyone who skipped the opening-day chaos, the Penn Avenue restaurant is serving core items like Bo’s Chicken Sandwich, hand-breaded chicken tenders and Bo-Berry Biscuits, along with its Legendary Iced Tea. Breakfast is available all day, according to the company’s release. For hours, menu details and updates on future Oklahoma locations, check Bojangles’ site and local listings. A second Oklahoma City restaurant is still planned for Walnut Square near I-240.
