Can a Bojangles franchisee use the Restaurant premises for purposes other than operating the Restaurant?
Bojangles Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
You must use the Restaurant premises solely for the operation of the Restaurant and keep the Restaurant open and in normal operation for such minimum hours and days as we may periodically specify or approve in writing. You must not use, or permit the use of, the Restaurant premises for any other purpose or activity at any time without first obtaining our written consent. You may sell Bojangles products only at the Restaurant location specified in the Franchise Agreement.
Source: Item 16 — RESTRICTIONS ON WHAT THE FRANCHISEE MAY SELL (FDD pages 54–55)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bojangles's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee must use the restaurant premises solely for the operation of the Bojangles restaurant. The franchisee is required to keep the restaurant open during the minimum hours and days that Bojangles specifies.
A franchisee cannot use the restaurant premises for any other purpose or activity without first obtaining written consent from Bojangles. Additionally, a franchisee can only sell Bojangles products at the restaurant location specified in the Franchise Agreement.
This restriction ensures that the Bojangles brand is consistently presented and that the restaurant premises are used in a way that aligns with Bojangles's standards and business model. It also allows Bojangles to maintain control over the use of its brand and premises, protecting its reputation and ensuring a consistent customer experience.