Is a Bojangles developer allowed to open and operate more Restaurants than specified in the Development Agreement?
Bojangles Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
You do not have the right to open and operate any Restaurants in excess of the number of Restaurants specified in the Development Agreement. The Development Agreement does not grant options, rights of first refusal or similar rights to acquire additional franchises beyond those listed in the development schedule.
Source: Item 12 — TERRITORY (FDD pages 49–50)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bojangles's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a developer does not have the right to open and operate more restaurants than the number specified in the Development Agreement. The agreement also does not grant options, rights of first refusal, or similar rights to acquire additional franchises beyond those listed in the development schedule. This means the number of restaurants a developer can open is strictly limited to what is outlined in their agreement with Bojangles.
This restriction is a crucial point for potential Bojangles developers to consider. The development agreement specifies the number of restaurants a developer is obligated to open within a specific territory and timeframe. Exceeding this number is not permitted under the terms of the agreement. This limitation impacts the developer's expansion strategy and potential revenue within their assigned area.
For prospective developers, it is essential to carefully negotiate the development schedule and the number of restaurants included in the Development Agreement. Understanding the market potential and growth capacity within the assigned area is vital to ensure the agreement aligns with their business goals. Developers should also inquire about the possibility of future development opportunities or modifications to the agreement as their initial restaurants become successful.