Am I required to use an architect approved by Bojangles to prepare plans for a standard, free-standing Restaurant building?
Bojangles Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Upon receipt of a copy of an executed lease or copy of an executed unconditional contract to purchase the site (or deed if you own the site), provide preliminary plans and specifications for the construction of a standard, free-standing Restaurant building for use by you and your architects in preparation of final plans and specifications for the Restaurant to be constructed; however, we do not provide any plans or specifications under our Bojangles Express Franchise Agreement.
You must engage an architect that is approved by us to prepare such plans and you will then submit them to us for approval. (Development Agreement Section IV.D.; Individual Franchise Agreement Section V.D.).
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND TRAINING (FDD pages 37–49)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bojangles's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, if you are constructing a standard, free-standing restaurant building, you must use an architect approved by Bojangles to prepare the plans. After the plans are prepared, you must submit them to Bojangles for approval.
Bojangles will provide preliminary plans and specifications for the construction of a standard, free-standing Restaurant building. These preliminary plans are for use by you and your architects in the preparation of final plans and specifications for the Restaurant to be constructed. However, Bojangles does not provide any plans or specifications under its Bojangles Express Franchise Agreement.
This requirement ensures that all Bojangles restaurants adhere to the brand's standards and specifications. It also gives Bojangles some control over the design and construction of its franchise locations. Prospective franchisees should confirm the list of approved architects and understand the plan approval process to avoid delays or complications during the building phase.