What was the closing date of the securitization transaction involving the Bojangles brand?

On or about October 6, 2020 (the "Closing Date"), Bojangles', Inc. and various of its direct and indirect subsidiaries, including BRI and BIL, closed a securitization transaction involving the Bojangles brand (the "Securitization Transaction"). As part of the Securitization Transaction, BRI, BIL, and certain other subsidiaries of Walker Parent contributed certain of their assets, real and personal property and equipment and related leases and subleases, notes and indebtedness of franchisees, and the business and related agreements concerning sourcing and sales of goods and services, to us. As part of the Securitization Transaction, all existing U.S. Franchise Agreements, Development Agreements, and related agreements for Restaurants were transferred to us, and we became the franchisor of all existing and future domestic Development Agreements, Franchise Agreements and other related agreements. Ownership and control of all U.S. trademarks and certain intellectual property relating to the operation of Restaurants in the U.S. were also transferred to us. All of the assets, including intellectual property, necessary to make the offering described in this disclosure document were conveyed to us.

Source: Item 1 — THE FRANCHISOR AND ANY PARENTS, PREDECESSORS AND AFFILIATES (FDD pages 7–11)