TENNESSEE, USA — The North Carolina-based Bojangles chain of restaurants says it will close all of its company-owned establishments on two upcoming days, portraying it as a chance to provide its thousands of employees a “well-deserved break.”
But Bojangles’ employees will not get paid for those days off.
In a statement, the chicken and biscuit chain encouraged its thousands of employees to use the upcoming closures on Aug. 30 and Sept. 13 for an opportunity to “rest and recharge.”
Responding to subsequent questions to the Associated Press, a company spokesperson said many staff members have been working overtime lately and the company would offer employees opportunities to work additional hours if they chose.
See the full list of closing stores here. Four Knoxville locations will close along with locations in Oak Ridge, Sevierville, Alcoa, Harriman and Loudon.
