Horace Spencer, the regional manager of Bojangles in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, organized a surprise party to celebrate the 105th birthday of one of the restaurant’s most loyal customers, Charlie Lentz. Lentz, who has been visiting Bojangles for decades, is known for his regular order of the Leg & Thigh meal. The staff at the restaurant always have his meal ready for him when he arrives.
Located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Bojangles opened in 1994 and has become a familiar 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. Lentz was thrilled with the celebration and wore a Bojangles crown for the occasion.
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 by Jack Fulkerson and Richard Thomas Jr., now operates over 800 restaurants in 17 states across the United States.