In 2024, how many Bojangles outlets in Alabama were sold to a franchisee?
Bojangles Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| State | Year | Outlets at Start of the Year | Outlets Opened | Outlets Reacquired From Franchisee | Outlets Closed | Outlets Sold to Franchisee | Outlets at End of the Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL | 2022 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| 2023 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | |
| 2024 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
Source: Item 20 — OUTLET AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION (FDD pages 77–82)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bojangles's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, in 2024, 10 Bojangles outlets in Alabama were sold to a franchisee. The table provided in Item 20 of the FDD details the changes in outlet status by state and year. This includes information on outlets opened, reacquired, closed, and sold to franchisees. At the start of 2024, there were 11 Bojangles outlets in Alabama. During 2024, no new outlets were opened, none were reacquired from franchisees, and one was closed. Ten outlets were sold to a franchisee, resulting in zero outlets at the end of the year.
This information is crucial for prospective franchisees as it provides insight into the stability and changes within the Bojangles franchise system in specific states. The sale of 10 outlets to a franchisee and the closure of one in Alabama during 2024 could indicate a strategic shift in the market, possibly involving a move towards more franchised operations or a restructuring of company-operated stores. A potential franchisee should investigate the reasons behind these changes to understand the market dynamics in Alabama and assess the opportunities and risks associated with investing in that region.
Understanding these trends is essential for making an informed investment decision. Prospective franchisees should discuss these figures with Bojangles's franchise representatives to gain a deeper understanding of the company's strategy and the specific circumstances surrounding the outlet sales and closures in Alabama. This due diligence will help them evaluate the potential for success and the level of support they can expect from the franchisor in that market.