In the event of a Bojangles franchise transfer, who is responsible for upgrading the Restaurant to current standards, and who determines the timeline for completion?
Bojangles Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- (g) At Franchisor's sole discretion, the transferee, at its expense, shall upgrade the Restaurant to conform to the then-current standards and specifications of System restaurants, and shall complete the upgrading and other requirements within the time specified by Franchisor;
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 82–573)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bojangles's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, in the event of a franchise transfer, the transferee is responsible for upgrading the restaurant to meet the then-current standards and specifications of Bojangles restaurants. This upgrade is to be done at the transferee's expense.
The timeline for completing these upgrades and other requirements is determined solely by Bojangles. This means the new franchisee will need to be prepared to invest potentially significant capital to bring the restaurant up to current standards, and they will need to adhere to the timeline set by Bojangles, which may impact their ability to quickly realize a return on their investment.
It is important for prospective franchisees to fully understand the scope of potential upgrade costs and the timeline for completion before acquiring a Bojangles franchise. They should discuss these requirements in detail with Bojangles and potentially seek professional advice to assess the financial implications.