105 and Still Eatin’: Bojangles Celebrates Customer’s Century Birthday with Surprise Party

Bojangles in North Carolina surprised Charlie Lentz, a loyal customer who has been visiting the restaurant for decades, with a surprise party celebrating his 105th birthday. Lentz, known for his regular order of the Leg & Thigh meal, was thrilled with the celebration and wore a Bojangles crown for the occasion. The staff at the restaurant often 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 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 was founded in Charlotte, North Carolina in 1977 and now operates over 800 restaurants in 17 states. The restaurant is known for its southern-inspired dishes like chicken and biscuits.