What is the current franchising activity of Bojangles' International, LLC (BIL)?
Bojangles Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Bojangles' International, LLC ("BIL") is the direct parent of Bojangles Guarantor and one of our indirect parent companies. BIL is a limited liability company organized under the laws of the State of Delaware on March 26, 1998 and shares our principal business address. From April 1, 1998 until immediately prior to the Closing Date noted below for the Securitization Transaction, BIL offered franchises for the right to develop and operate Bojangles Restaurants. BIL is our predecessor, as we obtained the majority of our franchise assets from it through the Securitization Transaction noted below, along with additional assets that we received from BRI and other affiliates relating to company-operated Restaurants and leases for Bojangles Restaurant locations. BIL continues to own the international Proprietary Marks (as defined below) and serve as the franchisor of three franchised international Bojangles Restaurants. BIL does not operate Bojangles Restaurants or conduct any other kind of business and has not offered franchises other than for Bojangles Restaurants as noted above.
Source: Item 1 — THE FRANCHISOR AND ANY PARENTS, PREDECESSORS AND AFFILIATES (FDD pages 7–11)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bojangles' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Bojangles' International, LLC (BIL) serves as the franchisor for three franchised international Bojangles restaurants. BIL was organized in Delaware on March 26, 1998. It previously offered franchises for Bojangles restaurants from April 1, 1998, until a securitization transaction. Currently, BIL does not operate any Bojangles restaurants or conduct any other kind of business besides franchising internationally. BIL also owns the international Proprietary Marks for Bojangles.
BIL is the direct parent of Bojangles Guarantor and an indirect parent company to Bojangles Opco, LLC, the current franchisor for domestic Bojangles restaurants. As part of the securitization transaction, BIL contributed certain assets to Bojangles Opco, LLC. These assets included real and personal property, equipment, related leases, franchisee notes, and agreements concerning sourcing and sales of goods and services.
Prospective franchisees should note that while Bojangles Opco, LLC handles domestic franchising, BIL maintains control over international franchising rights and intellectual property. This distinction is important for anyone considering international development opportunities with Bojangles. Understanding the relationship between Bojangles Opco, LLC and Bojangles' International, LLC is crucial for grasping the overall franchise structure.