According to Bojangles, what is the importance of recognizing food safety?

According to Bojangles' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, recognizing the importance of food safety is a key learning requirement for franchisees. Bojangles emphasizes that failure to adhere to proper food safety standards, protocols, and procedures can lead to serious foodborne illnesses.

Maintaining food at the correct temperatures, specifically keeping hot foods hot and cold foods cold, is crucial. This practice inhibits the growth of microorganisms that can spoil food or cause illness. Proper temperature control also helps to preserve the fresh appearance, pleasant aroma, and agreeable texture of the food, all of which contribute to a positive dining experience for customers.

Bojangles' food safety standards are designed to meet or exceed the FDA Food Code and local, state, and federal jurisdictional food safety requirements. Franchisees must understand and identify factors that ensure safe food handling practices and prevention measures to keep food safe, as well as recognize the risk factors for foodborne illness. The FDD also mentions the Food Danger Zone, which refers to food temperatures between 41°F to 135°F, noting that Bojangles' standard is between 41°F to 140°F.