Bojangles launches EV fast-charging at Savannah restaurant
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- Bojangles opened its first DC fast-charging station at its 4401 Ogeechee Road restaurant in Savannah, Georgia in May, developed with EV charger company XLR8 America and installer Energy and Environmental Design Services.
- Bojangles plans a national rollout across key US markets, with a spokesperson confirming a second charging site at a Charlotte restaurant will open later this year.
- The New York Times reported this month that Bojangles plans to add 85 chargers by early 2027, though the company declined to specify the overall timescale or total site count.
- XLR8 America CEO Frank O'Connor said the partnership is building 'a national network that makes EV charging effortless and every stop genuinely worth making.'
- The charge-and-dine model fits because drivers typically need 20 to 40 minutes at a fast charger — especially on road trips — giving restaurants a way to attract customers and extend on-site dwell time.
Why it matters: Bojangles is following Walmart, Pilot, and other chains into restaurant-based fast charging, where a 20-40 minute charging window matches a fried-chicken meal almost perfectly. The 85-charger target by early 2027 makes this a fleet-scale bet, not a one-off marketing stunt — and the franchisees who host chargers will see longer customer dwell times, while Bojangles itself collects a new revenue stream and EV-friendly brand positioning.
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