What happens if a Bojangles franchisee discloses confidential information from the manual?
Bojangles Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- (4) If, contrary to the terms of Paragraph IX. or X. hereof, Franchisee discloses or divulges the contents of the Manual or other confidential information provided to Franchisee by Franchisor;
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 82–573)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bojangles's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, if a franchisee discloses the contents of the manual or other confidential information, it is considered a breach of the franchise agreement. Specifically, Paragraphs IX and X outline the terms regarding confidential information.
Bojangles views such a disclosure as a serious matter. The franchise agreement stipulates that unauthorized disclosure of confidential information gives Bojangles the right to terminate the franchise agreement. This means the franchisee could lose their right to operate the Bojangles restaurant.
Furthermore, the franchisee acknowledges that any failure to comply with the confidentiality requirements will cause irreparable injury to Bojangles. As a result, the franchisee agrees to cover all court costs and reasonable attorneys' fees incurred by Bojangles in pursuing legal action to enforce the confidentiality provisions, such as obtaining specific performance or an injunction against the violation.