If I sign a Bojangles Development Agreement, what are the deadlines for commencing construction and opening the restaurant?
Bojangles Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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If you sign a Development Agreement, you must: (1) commence construction of and pay the franchise fee for each Restaurant by the earlier of the construction commencement deadline in the development schedule in the Development Agreement or within 270 days after site approval as required by the Franchise Agreement for the Restaurant; and (2) construct, furnish and open the Restaurant by the earlier of the opening deadline in the development schedule in the Development Agreement or within 180 days after the start of construction as required by the Franchise Agreement for the Restaurant. If you execute a Franchise Agreement, Individual Franchise Agreement or Bojangles Express Franchise Agreement not associated with a Development Agreement, you must obtain our approval of a site within 180 days after you sign the Franchise Agreement, commence construction within 270 days after site approval, and complete construction of the Restaurant and open for business within 180 days after the start of construction.
You may request an extension of the site approval deadline, construction commencement deadline, and opening deadline for a Restaurant if you submit your request at least 14 days before the deadline and pay the extension fee. Upon review, we may grant your extension request in our sole discretion.
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND TRAINING (FDD pages 37–49)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bojangles's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, if you sign a Development Agreement, there are specific deadlines for commencing construction and opening each restaurant. You must commence construction and pay the franchise fee for each restaurant by the earlier of two deadlines: either the construction commencement deadline outlined in the development schedule within your Development Agreement, or within 270 days after site approval, as mandated by the Franchise Agreement.
Furthermore, you are required to construct, furnish, and open the restaurant by the earlier of the opening deadline specified in the development schedule of the Development Agreement, or within 180 days after the start of construction, as stipulated by the Franchise Agreement. These deadlines are crucial for adhering to the development schedule agreed upon with Bojangles.
Bojangles does allow for the possibility of requesting an extension of the site approval deadline, construction commencement deadline, and opening deadline. To request an extension, you must submit your request at least 14 days before the deadline and pay the extension fee. Bojangles retains the sole discretion to grant or reject your extension request, and if granted, they will determine the length of the extension. If the extension request is rejected, Bojangles will refund the extension fee to you. It is important to note that extensions only modify the specific deadline for which they are granted and do not affect any other deadlines.