Following termination or expiration of the Franchise Agreement, what is a Bojangles franchisee required to deliver to Bojangles?
Bojangles Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Landlord and Franchisee acknowledge that if the Franchise Agreement expires (without renewal) or is terminated or not renewed, Franchisee is obligated to de-identify the Premises as a Bojangles restaurant, at its sole cost and expense. Landlord and Franchisee shall permit Franchisor, its employees or agents, to enter the Premises and remove signs (both interior and exterior), décor and materials displaying any marks, designs or logos owned by Franchisor in the event Franchisee fails to timely do so.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 82)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bojangles's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, if the Franchise Agreement expires (without renewal) or is terminated or not renewed, the franchisee is obligated to de-identify the premises as a Bojangles restaurant. This de-identification must be done at the franchisee's sole cost and expense.
To ensure compliance, the franchisee must allow Bojangles, its employees, or agents to enter the premises to remove any signs (both interior and exterior), décor, and materials that display any marks, designs, or logos owned by Bojangles. This access is granted if the franchisee fails to remove these items in a timely manner.
This requirement protects Bojangles's brand identity and prevents consumer confusion after a franchise relationship ends. It ensures that the restaurant location no longer represents or appears to be associated with the Bojangles brand once the agreement is terminated or expires. The financial burden of de-identifying the premises falls on the franchisee, which is a standard practice in franchising to ensure brand consistency and control.