What equipment, furniture, signage, and fixtures are franchisees required to purchase or lease for a Bojangles Express Restaurant?
Bojangles Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
on a percentage of sales.
5 Equipment, furniture, signage and fixtures. You must purchase or lease certain items of equipment including kitchen and serving line equipment, point of sale system and related software, technology equipment, components and software, a decor package, refrigeration and installation, point of sale materials, a sound system, a safe, digital interior and drive-thru (if required) menu boards, miscellaneous smallwares and equipment and signage. The equipment package required for a Bojangles Express Restaurant will vary depending on factors, including the presence of existing food service or deli type facilities, the square footage and anticipated volumes of the Bojangles Express Restaurant, the menu format adopted for the Bojangles Express Restaurant and the addition of a drive-thru window. We require that for your first Bojangles Restaurant you pay in full for the equipment package and avoid equipment financing. We may, at our option, extend this requirement for additional Restaurants that you develop.
6 Initial inventory. The estimate covers the initial inventory of products, including food and paper products, and cleaning, office and general supplies for the opening of the Restaurant.
7 Utility deposits and business licenses. Generally, you will need to submit deposits for utilities. The amount of the deposits will vary depending upon the practices of the utility companies.
Source: Item 9 — Initial inventory. The estimate covers initial inventory of products, including food and paper products, and cleaning, office and general supplies for the opening of the Restaurant. (FDD pages 27–30)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bojangles's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must purchase or lease specific equipment, furniture, signage, and fixtures for a Bojangles Express Restaurant. This includes kitchen and serving line equipment, a point of sale system and related software, technology equipment, components and software, a decor package, refrigeration and installation, point of sale materials, a sound system, a safe, digital interior and drive-thru (if required) menu boards, miscellaneous smallwares and equipment, and signage. The specific equipment package will vary based on factors such as the presence of existing food service facilities, the square footage and anticipated volumes of the restaurant, the menu format, and whether a drive-thru window is included.
The FDD outlines that the estimated cost for these items ranges from $231,000 to $702,500. These costs are to be paid to suppliers as incurred and arranged. Bojangles requires franchisees to pay in full for the equipment package for their first restaurant, discouraging equipment financing. However, Bojangles may extend this requirement for additional restaurants that the franchisee develops.
Prospective franchisees should carefully consider these costs and requirements when evaluating the Bojangles franchise opportunity. The wide range in estimated costs suggests that the specific location and build-out of the restaurant can significantly impact the overall investment. It is important to assess the existing facilities and infrastructure of the potential location to determine the extent of required equipment purchases or leases. Additionally, understanding the menu format and anticipated sales volume will help in accurately estimating the necessary equipment package.
Given the considerable investment, franchisees should also inquire about approved suppliers and any potential financing options that may be available despite the initial requirement to pay in full. Understanding the long-term equipment replacement and maintenance costs is also crucial for financial planning.