There's a regional fried-chicken chain that is way better than KFC or Popeyes - here's what it's like to eat there

Kate TaylorBojangles' explosive IPO in May put the company on the map across the US - especially in regions outside the south sadly lacking in chicken and biscuits. However, for long-time fans, the chain's appeal is nothing new.

Bojangles has reported 22 consecutive quarters of positive comparable restaurant sales, the company reported in November. A large reason for that growth: what Bojangles calls a "loyal, cult-like following."

As a Bojangles fan, I decided it was time to stop by the location in my hometown of Durham, North Carolina, and revisit how the chain has built its following.