What factors does Bojangles consider when a franchisee requests permission to relocate their Bojangles Restaurant?
Bojangles Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
You must receive our prior written permission before relocating any Restaurant. Our approval will be based upon a variety of factors including the viability of the then-current location, whether the proposed location is outside of your Assigned Area (if applicable), and the characteristics and demographics relating to the proposed location (including number of households, household income, number of licensed drivers and number of businesses) and the proximity of other Bojangles Restaurants to the proposed location.
Source: Item 12 — TERRITORY (FDD pages 49–50)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bojangles's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee must receive prior written permission from Bojangles before relocating a restaurant. Bojangles's approval for relocation will be based on several factors. These factors include the viability of the current location and whether the proposed new location falls outside of the franchisee's assigned area, if such an area exists.
Bojangles will also consider the characteristics and demographics of the proposed location. This includes assessing the number of households, household income levels, the number of licensed drivers, and the number of businesses in the area. Another critical factor in Bojangles's decision is the proximity of other Bojangles restaurants to the proposed relocation site.
These criteria are typical considerations for franchisors when evaluating relocation requests. They ensure that the new location will maintain brand standards, not cannibalize sales from existing franchisees, and have the potential to succeed based on market demographics. A prospective franchisee should carefully consider these factors when selecting an initial location, as relocation may not always be approved, and an unviable location could negatively impact their business.