Bojangles Celebrates 105th Birthday of Loyal Customer with Surprise Party

Bojangles in North Carolina surprised a loyal customer named Charlie Lentz with a party celebrating his 105th birthday. Lentz, who has been going to the restaurant for decades, is known for his regular order of the Leg & Thigh meal. The staff at the restaurant often have his meal ready for him when he arrives.

Lentz, who is from Winston-Salem, North Carolina, is a familiar face at Bojangles. The restaurant opened in 1994 and has become a go-to spot for Lentz after church on Sundays. To celebrate his milestone birthday, Lentz’s friends and family gathered at the restaurant for a surprise party organized by Bojangles’ regional manager, Horace Spencer.

Spencer shared that Lentz typically visits Bojangles with family and friends from his church, located nearby. His consistent order of the $8 Leg & Thigh meal, which includes two pieces of chicken, two sides, and a biscuit, is always prepared for him ahead of time. Bojangles, which was founded in Charlotte, North Carolina in 1977, now operates over 800 restaurants in 17 states, with a focus on southern-inspired dishes like chicken and biscuits.