What criteria must a Bojangles developer meet before submitting a site for approval?
Bojangles Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
A site shall only be submitted to Franchisor after
Developer has carefully evaluated the site, determined that it meets the criteria for Restaurant sites which Franchisor has communicated to Developer, and determined that it may be acquired or leased by Developer. Franchisor shall review the application for site approval; and, within fortyfive (45) days of Franchisor's receipt of the application, Franchisor shall approve the proposed site or reject the site with comments as to why it was rejected. Franchisor reserves the right to reject any site proposed by Developer if Developer or its affiliates (or any beneficial owner(s) of Developer or its affiliates): fail to demonstrate adequate financial resources and operational readiness to develop the site and operate the Restaurant, including adequate sources of capital; are not in good standing under this Agreement, any other agreements between Developer or its affiliates (or any beneficial owner(s) of Developer or its affiliates) and Franchisor or its affiliates; or fail to adhere to any manuals, policies and/or procedures implemented by Franchisor in connection with other agreements between Franchisor and Developer or its affiliates (or any beneficial owner(s) of Developer or its affiliates), including without limitation as related to operational standards.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 82–573)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bojangles's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a developer must meet specific criteria before submitting a site for approval. The developer must carefully evaluate the site and determine that it meets the criteria for restaurant sites that Bojangles has communicated to the developer. Additionally, the developer must determine that the site may be acquired or leased by the developer.
Bojangles will review the application for site approval and, within 45 days of receipt, will either approve the site or reject it with comments explaining the rejection. Bojangles reserves the right to reject a site if the developer or its affiliates fail to demonstrate adequate financial resources and operational readiness, are not in good standing under any agreements with Bojangles, or fail to adhere to Bojangles's manuals, policies, and procedures.
Furthermore, the developer must obtain written approval from Bojangles regarding the terms of any lease or mortgage for the site. This ensures that the financial and legal aspects of the site are in line with Bojangles's requirements and standards. These measures are in place to protect the Bojangles brand and ensure the success of each new location.