It’s Bo Time No More – Grand Rapids Only Bojangles Closes After Less Than a Year

Well, that didn’t last long.

Less than a year after the Grand Rapids area welcomed its very first Bojangles, Michigan's only location has abruptly shut its doors.

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Bojangles Opened Its First Michigan Restaurant in February 2026

Initial interest in the Southern chicken chain was high, with locals curious to try their  buttermilk biscuits, seasoned fries, and fried chicken sandwiches and tenders. The restaurant opened at 1730 28th St. SW in Wyoming in February 2026, taking over the former spot of another short-lived fast-food option, Taco John's.

Guests hoping for fried chicken and biscuits on Monday, Nov. 9, were greeted by a "permanently closed" sign on the door.

Why Did Bojangles Close Its Only Michigan Location?

When Bojangles first announced its arrival in the Great Lakes State, the initial deal was bigger than just one building. The franchise owner, Grand Rapids-based Meritage Hospitality Group, had originally planned to open multiple Bojangles locations inside and outside of Michigan.

While we don't know all the internal details behind the sudden decision to close the 28th stree restaurant, the franchise owner has had plenty going recently. Meritage Hosptitality group which operates over 300 Wendy's locations, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy restructuring earlier this fall, pointing to rising food costs, falling sales, and major financial losses as the main reasons for the move.

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Bojangles Says It Still Sees Potential in the Michigan Market

According to WOOD TV8, Bojangles addressed the Grand Rapids closure directly in a statement:

If you were a fan of their biscuits during their short stay in Wyoming, sounds like there is still hope Bo Time could return to Michigan under different circumstances down the road.