For a Bojangles franchise, when is the $35,000 franchise fee due?
Bojangles Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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BOJANGLES FRANCHISE AGREEMENT
EXHIBIT A
FRANCHISE INFORMATION
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- Franchisee: [FRANCHISEE ENTITY]
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- Franchise Fee: $35,000 due by the Construction Commencement Deadline. [If a Development Agreement credit applies, add: Notwithstanding the foregoing, Franchisee shall receive a credit against the Franchise Fee in the amount of [$5,000 or $10,000 – check the Development Agreement form] from a development fee paid by Franchisee pursuant to the Development Agreement between Franchisee and Franchisor dated as of [DATE]. As su
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 82)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bojangles's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchise fee of $35,000 is due by the Construction Commencement Deadline. This means that a prospective franchisee must pay the full franchise fee before starting the physical construction of their Bojangles restaurant.
However, the FDD also indicates a potential credit against this fee if the franchisee has a Development Agreement with Bojangles. The amount of this credit could be either $5,000 or $10,000, depending on the specifics outlined in the Development Agreement. This credit is applied from the development fee already paid by the franchisee under the Development Agreement. Therefore, the actual amount due by the Construction Commencement Deadline could be reduced by this credit.
It is important for a potential Bojangles franchisee to carefully review their Development Agreement to understand if they are eligible for this credit and the exact amount of the credit. This will determine the final franchise fee amount they need to pay by the Construction Commencement Deadline. Franchisees should also confirm the Construction Commencement Deadline with Bojangles to ensure timely payment and avoid any delays in the construction process.