Bojangles’ names new CEO

Charlotte, N.C. -- Bojangles' Restaurants Inc. has appointed Clifton Rutledge as CEO effective Jan. 24. Rutledge joins Bojangles' from Texas-based hamburger chain Whataburger, succeeding current CEO Randy Kibler, who announced his plans to retire from this role in September 2013 but will remain active as chairman of the company's board of directors. Additionally, Bojangles' has promoted its senior VP of company operations Kenny Avery to COO.



Now at the helm of Bojangles' leadership team, Rutledge will be responsible for leading the company's ongoing expansion in its core markets concentrated in the Southeast and building upon the brand's strong same-store sales following expansion and growth.



"I am proud to join the Bojangles' team on the heels of many recent successes which have contributed to this company's tremendous growth potential,” said Rutledge. “I have a great deal of respect and admiration for Bojangles' leadership and it is an honor to be part of the team. We will remain committed to the brand's vision of growth and look forward to taking Bojangles' to the next level."