Bojangles, a “Southern chicken” chain, that opened its first Michigan location earlier this year has closed its doors.

North Carolina-based Bojangles operates 850 restaurants in 20 states across the United States through the company and franchises.

The only Michigan location, operated by Meritage Hospitality, closed the only restaurant in the state at 1730 28th St. in Wyoming. The restaurant is no longer listed on the Bojangles website and is shown as permanently closed in a Google search.

The Bojangles opened on Feb. 3 this year.

Meritage Hospitality Group Inc., one of the nation’s largest restaurant operators, on Friday, Sept. 17, announced that it had voluntarily filed petitions for relief in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Michigan.

Meritage, based at 45 Ottawa Ave. SW in Grand Rapids, had 314 Wendy’s, one Bojangles and five independently branded dining concepts across 15 states, according to a release about the bankruptcy filing.

The Meritage website no longer lists Bojangles among its operations.

What is Bojangles?

Bojangles is a “Carolina-born” restaurant chain specializing in southern chicken, biscuits and tea made fresh daily. Founded in 1977 as a single location in Charlotte, the brand continues to grow.

“Our guests are at the forefront of everything we do. In addition to serving up flavorful food, we’re committed to doing good in the communities we serve,” the company says.

The restaurant chain currently operates in 20 states, mostly in the southeast.

The chain was ranked No. 8 for the best fast food breakfast, in USA TODAY’s 10Best Readers’ Choice survey.

This chicken-centric fast-food chain boasts all-day breakfast, which features an array of biscuit-based meals, from the vegetarian-friendly egg and cheese biscuit to combos that feature sausage, bacon, steak, or country ham.

Their fan favorite is the Cajun chicken filet biscuit, served with crispy Bo-Tato Rounds and a hot cup of their 100% Arabica premium coffee.

What’s on Bojangles’ menu?

Bojangles is famous for their savory chicken and sweet biscuits. The chain also sell a collection of sides including rice, coleslaw and green beans, among others.

USA Today contributed reporting.

Jalen Williams is a trending reporter at the Detroit Free Press. Contact him at jawilliams1@freepress.com.

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