Does the Bojangles Development Agreement grant options or rights of first refusal to acquire additional franchises beyond those listed in the development schedule?

According to Bojangles's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, 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. This means that the number of Bojangles restaurants a developer can open is limited to the number specified in the Development Agreement.

This is a standard practice in franchising, as franchisors typically want to control the pace of development and ensure that franchisees are not overextending themselves. It also allows Bojangles to retain the flexibility to award additional franchises to other developers in the same area, if they deem it necessary.

For a prospective Bojangles franchisee, this means that it is important to carefully consider the number of restaurants they want to develop and negotiate a development schedule that meets their needs. They should also be aware that they will not have the right to open additional restaurants beyond those specified in the Development Agreement, unless Bojangles agrees to amend the agreement.