Does the Bojangles Express Franchise Agreement provide renewal rights?
Bojangles Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Type of Fee1 | Amount | Due Date | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renewal | 50% of franchise fee in effect at time of renewal | Payable upon signing of Renewal Franchise Agreement prior to end of then- current term. | The Bojangles Express Franchise Agreement does not provide for renewal rights. |
Source: Item 6 — OTHER FEES (FDD pages 21–24)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bojangles's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Bojangles Express Franchise Agreement does not provide renewal rights. This means that at the end of the franchise term, a franchisee operating under a Bojangles Express Franchise Agreement does not have a contractual option to extend their agreement for another term.
However, the FDD does state the renewal fee for a standard Bojangles franchise. The renewal fee is 50% of the franchise fee in effect at the time of renewal. This fee is payable upon signing the Renewal Franchise Agreement before the end of the current term.
For a prospective Bojangles Express franchisee, this lack of a guaranteed renewal right is a significant consideration. It means that continued operation of the franchise after the initial term is not assured and would depend on negotiating a new agreement with Bojangles. This contrasts with many franchise systems where franchisees have the option to renew their agreements, providing more long-term security and potentially increasing the value of their business as the end of the term approaches.