What conditions must a Bojangles franchisee meet to be eligible to renew their franchise agreement?
Bojangles Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- B. Franchisee may, at its option, renew this Agreement for two (2) additional consecutive terms of ten (10) years each, provided that Franchisee is in substantial compliance with the terms of this Agreement. In order to be eligible to renew this Agreement, Franchisee must meet the following conditions:
- (1) Franchisee has given Franchisor written notice of its election to renew not less than six (6) months nor more than nine (9) months prior to the end of the applicable term;
- (2) Franchisee has made or has provided for, in a manner satisfactory to Franchisor, such renovation and modernization of the Restaurant premises as Franchisor may reasonably require, including, without limitation, renovation of signs, furnishings, fixtures, and decor, to reflect the then-current standards and image of the Bojangles System.
- (3) Franchisee has met Franchisor's standards for renewal, including as set forth in the Manual or otherwise in writing, and must not be in default of any provision of this Agreement, any amendment hereof or successor hereto, or any other agreement between Franchisee and/or its affiliates and/or any of their respective beneficial owners and Franchisor and/or its affiliates either at the time of giving notice of renewal to Franchisor or during the remainder of the term of this Agreement;
- (4) Franchisee has satisfied all monetary obligations owed by Franchisee to Franchisor and its subsidiaries and affiliates;
- (5) Franchisee shall have presented satisfactory evidence that Franchisee has the right to remain in possession of the approved location for the applicable renewal term;
- (6) Franchisee shall have executed Franchisor's then-current form of franchise agreement, which agreement shall supersede this Agreement in all respects, and the terms of which
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 82)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bojangles's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee has the option to renew their agreement, provided they are in substantial compliance with the terms of the existing agreement. The franchisee can renew the agreement for two additional terms of ten years each.
To be eligible for renewal, the Bojangles franchisee must provide written notice of their intent to renew the agreement to Bojangles, not less than six months and not more than nine months before the current term expires. The franchisee must renovate and modernize the restaurant premises to meet Bojangles' then-current standards and image. This includes renovations to signs, furnishings, fixtures, and décor, ensuring the restaurant reflects the current Bojangles system standards.
The franchisee must also meet Bojangles' standards for renewal, as outlined in the manual or in writing, and must not be in default of any provision of the agreement or any other agreement with Bojangles or its affiliates. All monetary obligations owed to Bojangles and its subsidiaries and affiliates must be satisfied. The franchisee needs to provide evidence that they have the right to remain in possession of the approved location for the renewal term. Finally, the franchisee must execute Bojangles' then-current form of franchise agreement, which will supersede the original agreement in all respects.