GRAND RAPIDS, MI — The first Bojangles in Michigan opened recently, bringing first-time features alongside esteemed chicken, biscuits and sweet tea.
The “biscuit theater” is a staple at recent additions to the North Carolina-based chicken chain, but the newest location at 1730 28th St. SW in Wyoming, Mich. is one-of-a-kind.
While other theaters sit adjacent to the kitchen, the new location’s window gives indulging customers direct view of biscuit making, showcasing the brand’s commitment to fresh and made-from-scratch biscuits.
The entire process, from rolling the dough to buttering the golden crust, plays out for a captive audience.
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“We had corporate come through, and they thought it was an awesome innovation for our customers,” said Mike Thorp, director of operations at Meritage Hospitality Group, which operates the Wyoming franchise.
“Hot biscuits!” is heard every 20 minutes. The regular refrain comes from the restaurant’s biscuit specialists as they make their way to the assembly line.
Biscuits are made from scratch inside the theatre at Bojangles, a North Carolina chain known for its fried chicken and biscuits from scratch, as the first Michigan location opens at 1730 28th St. SW in Wyoming, Mich. on Tuesday, February 3, 2026.Isaac Ritchey | iritchey@mlive.com
The biscuits are featured throughout the menu. There’s the breakfast sandwiches and southern gravy. The family meals, starting at $38.99, come with biscuits to pair with hand-breaded chicken tenders.
Bojangles’ Bo-Berry Biscuit, which costs $2.99 for two, has become a Southern staple. It’s the classic buttermilk base with blueberries inside topped with a sweet icing for an extra $0.50.
Thorp promises a freshness and quality that’s not always guaranteed at fast casual spots.
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While Bojangles has seven sauces for its chicken tenders, Thorp said customers might find them unnecessary.
“You’re going to take that first bite and you’re not even going to need a sauce,” Thorp said. “When they talk about bringing in that Southern flavor, Bojangles is no joke.”
The Bo-Berry Biscuit from Bojangles, a North Carolina chain known for its fried chicken, biscuits and tea, which opened its first Michigan location at 1730 28th St. SW in Wyoming, Mich. on Wednesday.Isaac Ritchey | iritchey@mlive.com
Christine Novakowski, 51, who lives a mile from the new location, arrived at 4:15 a.m. on opening day to be first in line. She discovered Bojangles during a solo trip to the Carolinas and had been waiting for the Wyoming opening.
After foregoing an annual trip East this past year, Novakowski was able to wait for the sought-after restaurant to come to her.
“The excitement is not because it’s new to me, it’s because I’ve missed it,” the early riser said. “It’s been about a year and a half that I’ve had it and I’m just — there’s no sweet tea and biscuits around like it.”
SHELBY TOWNSHIP, Mich. – A Shelby Township woman stopped for some pizza and a Michigan Lottery ticket during her lunch break. Then, she won a $822,159 Club Keno The Jack prize.
Sue Strong, 65, matched her easy pick The Jack number, 10-26-33-50-56-58-60-67-70, to nine of the 20 Club Keno numbers that were drawn in draw 2569809, according to the Michigan Lottery.
“I regularly play Club Keno, and I always add The Jack to my ticket,” said Strong. “I went out and bought a Club Keno ticket and pizza on my lunch break and then watched the drawings on my phone while I ate. When I saw all my The Jack numbers come in and the jackpot reset to $10,000, I was shocked! It was nerve wracking and exciting, and to be honest, I’ve hardly slept since!”
The lucky player purchased her winning ticket at Party Palace Liquor Inc., at 49133 Schoenherr Road in Shelby Township.
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She plans to share her prize money with her family, pay bills and then save the rest.
This is the largest The Jack prize a player has ever won on the Club Keno game.
The previous record was set in March 2025, when a player won $677,141 from a ticket purchased at JP’s Trolley Stop in Taylor.
The Jack is an optional add-on to a Club Keno ticket that costs $1 per draw.
When playing The Jack, participants receive nine quick-pick numbers and try to match them with the numbers drawn in Club Keno. Prizes range from $1 up to the jackpot, which begins at $10,000 and increases until claimed. To hit the jackpot, all nine numbers must be matched.
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03-14-22-50-57, Bonus: 04
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Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
All Michigan Lottery retailers can redeem prizes up to $600. For prizes up to $99,999.99, winners have the option to submit their claim by mail or in person at one of Michigan Lottery’s Regional Offices.
To claim by mail, complete a ticket receipt form, sign your winning ticket, and send it along with original copies of your government-issued photo ID and Social Security card to the address below. Ensure the names on your ID and Social Security card match exactly. Claims should be mailed to:
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Lansing, MI 48909
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For prizes over $100,000, winners must claim their prize in person at the Michigan Lottery Headquarters in Lansing located at 101 E. Hillsdale in downtown Lansing. Each winner must present original versions of a valid government-issued photo ID (typically a driver’s license or state ID) and a Social Security card, ensuring that the names on both documents match exactly. To schedule an appointment, please call the Lottery Player Relations office at 844-887-6836, option 2.
If you prefer to claim in person at one of the Michigan Lottery Regional Offices for prizes under $100,000, appointments are required. Until further notice, please call 1-844-917-6325 to schedule an appointment. Regional office locations are as follows:
Lansing: 101 E. Hillsdale St. Lansing; Phone: 844-917-6325
Detroit: Cadillac Place, 3060 W. Grand Blvd., Suite L-600, Detroit; Phone: 844-917-6325
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For additional information, downloadable forms, and instructions, visit the Michigan Lottery’s prize claim page.
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MV-22 Osprey and P-51 Jack Aces featured performers
USAF F-16, painted in red, white, and blue in celebration of America 250. (Staff Sgt. Steven Cardo, Thunder Over Michigan)
YPSILANTI TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Thunder Over Michigan is returning to Willow Run Airport in Ypsilanti to celebrate the semiquincentennial under the theme “Stars, Stripes, and 250 Years Strong.”
Taking place July 17-19, this year’s show will be headlined by the U.S. Air Force F-16 Viper Demo Team with the F-16C Fighting Falcon, plus the U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey, the P-51 Jack Aces Demo Teams, historic warbirds and aerobatic acts.
Aligning with national America 250 activities marking the Declaration of Independence, over three days Thunder Over Michigan will honor the armed forces, veterans and the nation’s founding.
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To buy tickets or learn more, visit the official Thunder Over Michigan website.
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